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Thankful for Relationships


**I'm so thankful for my eternal relationship with Jesus, first and foremost. He's my very best friend and the only One who knows every crook and cranny of my heart. He loves me and accepts me even with full knowledge of my failures and foibles.

**My husband has been the most wonderful partner God could have ever chose for me. I'm so thankful for him, for his friendship, for his love, for his understanding spirit, and for his heart to encourage me.

**I'm thankful for the friends I've made since we moved to this area. Like my friend who spent the day with preparing for VBS even though she doesn't go to my church! Or my friends who watched my kids so I could go to a writer's conference, a job interview, and a field trip with one daughter.

**I'm thankful for good relationships with my children and I pray that we will always be close.

I'm glad God gave us relationships - He knew that we needed each other.

Thanks Iris for reminding us to be thankful today!
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Denise said…
Relationships are such treasures, thanks for sharing yours sweetie.
July 31, 2008 at 7:23 AM
Susan said…
Hey Heather,

This was really good, and so true. Relationships, thank GOD for them.

What a blessing your friend was who helped you out.

Now, let me go check out your post at the Cafe!!

Blessings♥
July 31, 2008 at 8:06 AM
Toknowhim said…
Thanks for stopping by today and commenting on my blog. You have much to be thankful for too :)
July 31, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Peggy said…
Bless you Heather and your special relationships! How true your words and what a treasure we have in our relationships. Enjoyed your devotion on The Simplicity of Christ at Internet...I'm not at all
a Martha. Again your words let us know what Jesus wants from us instead of trying to impress others
He simply wants US to introduce HIM

Thank you for both beautiful posts!
Come over to my place on FRIDAY it's a special day...but no pomp and circumstance...Be blessed & enjoy those special relationships!
July 31, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Ann said…
Relationships are so key--I guess that's why the illustration of the body having many parts but working together is so on target. I'm glad you've found those kind of friendships!
July 31, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Tea with Tiffany said…
Relationships are the greatest, aren't they?

Good to read your list this week, my friend.
July 31, 2008 at 3:46 PM
Unknown said…
Hi Heather,

Girl, you are one of my treasured relationships, my friend. God bless you. Hope your writing is going well.

Hugs.
July 31, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Edie said…
Good relationships are a Huge Blessing. Looks like you are very blessed as you bless others.

There is an award waiting for you at my blog. :)
July 31, 2008 at 11:06 PM
Beth K. Vogt said…
Hi, Heather,
Just call me "Better Late Than Never" blogger this week.
Appreciated your insights, as usual. Have a great week!
Beth@TheAccidentalPharisee
August 1, 2008 at 12:40 PM
A Stone Gatherer said…
All such important relationships! Have a great day!
August 1, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Nancie said…
Thank God for blessing you with family and friends. These relationships are such precious gifts from God. Thanks for sharing your thankful heart with us. Take care and God bless!
August 1, 2008 at 10:44 PM
Unknown said…
Relationships are more important than any degree we can earn or any honor bestowed on us. In relationships, we model the love of God because of the relationship we have with Him in Christ.

Thanks for this great reminder, Heather! Have a blessed weekend!
August 2, 2008 at 5:35 PM
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