Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men,
for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
Psalm 107:8-9
This has been an amazing year for us, and, as it comes to a close, we look back in awe at all of the things God has done for us and in us. There is so much to be thankful for.
Foremost, we are so thankful for our salvation through Jesus Christ and the great love and mercy He has poured out on us. We are thankful that God has chosen and adopted us through the death of His Son. We are also thankful, and so humbled, that He continues to work in our hearts, changing us and making us more like Him. We are thankful “that he who began a good work in [us] will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). We look at the work He has done in our lives and hearts this year, and cannot wait to see what He will do in us in the years ahead.
And, of course, we are so thankful for our sweet boys. What a blessing and treasure it is to be their parents!
This will always be a year that seems most remarkable in the life of our precious son Josiah. This year, as we celebrate what we are thankful for, his healing, protection, and adoption into our family is at the top of our list.
We haven’t shared this before, but what better time than Thanksgiving to show the wonderful things that God has done for our little man. Just as his name, Josiah, promises, God has saved him and healed him. Only ten short months ago, he was a very, very sick baby boy. Here is one of the pictures we received when we got our referral of him.
I can’t tell you how many hours we stared at this picture, praying and hoping. BUT GOD IS FAITHFUL. Here Josiah is today, happy, healthy, and completely whole. Praise God! He has done amazing things! We are so thankful that “He fills the hungry with good things.” Thank you, LORD! May You fill our hearts with good things, just as You fill our bodies.
And, one final note of Thanksgiving, today our petition for the re-adoption of Josiah was heard in court. It was, of course, approved, and we were able to have his name legally changed to Josiah. It’s nice to have his adoption officially recognized by the state now. So, so much to be thankful for.
