Twice as many things to be thankful for

Posted by Rick in Uncategorized (Thursday January 27, 2005 at 6:38 pm)

1. Kerry isn’t president.
2. All the leaks in our house can be fixed in 15 minutes for about $5.
3. We got a call from a potential midwife, and she’s from Spokane.
4. People are getting more freedom in Iraq.
5. I live in a multiracial town.
6. That we have a generation of young people that we can influence with the Gospel.
7. A lot of people don’t take Michael Moore seriously.
8. While the influence of postmodernism seems greatly exaggerated, and it’s in its baby stages, it’s already making an impact for those that have worked their way through modernism.
9. No matter how unfaithful we are, Jesus is the Faithful One.
10. No matter how poorly we show it, Christ has made all things new.
11. We have great friends everywhere.
12. I had a great conversation about trusting God when you think you’ll never get pregnant.
13. I have a baby on the way!
14. People pray for us.
15. Encouraging emails.
16. I have someone else in my life to love and protect.
17. I made a great King Ranch Chicken Casserole today.
18. Coupons.
19. There is still vestigial morality in America.
20. I’m not arrested for preaching the gospel.
21. I get paid to help people.
22. I have great health insurance.
23. And retirement benefits.
24. We have the money to make all the needed improvements in our home.
25. I have a lot of books.
26. My biggest enemies are anonymous blogposters.
27. Jesus died for me
28. No more late fees!
29. Nathan Blevins
30. Great family.
31. Great in-laws.
32. Forrest and Rebekah
33. I’m an uncle.
34. Ryan and Taneisha
35. The weather is nice.
36. I have a beard.
37. I’m not dead yet.
38. I’m trying to hurry this list up because my wife is here to pick me up.
39. I get enough sleep.
40. I get more than enough food.

22 Responses to “Twice as many things to be thankful for”

  1. David Eyre Says:
    January 27th, 2005 at 7:07 pm

    I’m number 31!! I’m number 31 !!

  2. Moriah Barach Says:
    January 27th, 2005 at 8:19 pm

    Would you please share the King Ranch Chicken Casserole recipe?

  3. Isaiah Says:
    January 27th, 2005 at 11:38 pm

    I wasn’t on the list. I’m a jerk.

  4. Valerie (Kyriosity) Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 12:33 am

    Um…aren’t you in #31 also, Isaiah?

  5. Jen Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 4:24 am

    Have you guys thought about buying some of this to decorate your place?

    http://www.moodygardens.com/penguin-art.html

  6. Rick Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 7:46 am

    I think we’re too cheap.

  7. Valerie (Kyriosity) Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 10:46 am

    You’re too cheap to “create enrichment for the penguins”? Heartless…simply heartless…..

    ;-)

  8. Isaiah Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 11:45 am

    “In-laws” is too general. F&R and Nathan got their own numbers all to themselves. That’s ok, though; I know they love me even if they try to avoid saying so, so as not to look bad by association. “You’re related to Isaiah?? Ewwww.”

  9. Rick Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 12:49 pm

    Right, Isaiah was definitely not included in in-laws til he helps us make a banner.

  10. Rick Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 12:50 pm

    Actually, if anyone else wants to help us make a banner, you can just take Isaiah’s potential spot.

  11. silivreniel Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 2:13 pm

    For all HP Fans…JK Rowling uses a midwife! That is so cool.

    FROM MUGGLENET:
    Private midwife works magic on JKR
    The Scotsman reports that JK Rowling brought her trusted private midwife more than 400 miles to assist with the birth of her new baby girl, Mackenzie.
    Posted by Emerson on 01/28 | comments [43] | send to friend | submit news

  12. sarah mosley Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 3:01 pm

    Wow, I guess they still have midwives in England.

  13. adrienne bourgeois Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 3:39 pm

    I second the request for the recipe!!!

  14. adrienne bourgeois Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 3:39 pm

    I second the request for the recipe!!!

  15. brad Says:
    January 28th, 2005 at 5:22 pm

    I third the request, but I add on to my wife’s second of the request…can we have the recipe and then use it on you and your bride and have y’all over for supper? I suppose this should continue on direct email.

  16. anonymous Says:
    January 29th, 2005 at 12:54 am

    he he, I’m number 26, fear me!

  17. Rebekah Says:
    January 29th, 2005 at 9:41 am

    Yes!! We made #32.
    I gotta call Rachel some time…I heard she wasn’t feeling too great. :-(

  18. Brianna Says:
    January 29th, 2005 at 1:49 pm

    I fourth (fifth?) the recipe request.

  19. Josh Says:
    January 29th, 2005 at 6:15 pm

    Rick, regarding number 12: so have you been encouraged that you will become pregnant? :)

  20. Sarah Sevedge Says:
    January 29th, 2005 at 6:34 pm

    Hey long time no see you guys! I am so happy for you! Congrats on the new baby, whom I assure you is a person, sorry Rick, people telling me otherwise would be frustrating to me as well (I am referencing you post about things that have been bothering you…pretty good list!)as well. Some people are just punks! How you have been? Rachel I think you are going to be a great mother! I hope you keep enjoying school and things. It sounds like married life is treating you well! My thoughts and prayers are with you! God Bless.

  21. Rick Says:
    January 30th, 2005 at 2:27 pm

    Sarah!

    Hey! Where are you these days? Mexico? Italy? Spokane? The uttermost ends of the earth? You left an email addy…nevermind.

  22. Rick Says:
    January 30th, 2005 at 2:29 pm

    Uh, the recipe is at home. I’ll try to remember to bring it to work (I use my computer in my office for all things web).

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