tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post7594965508601122097..comments2023-05-25T06:06:11.381-06:00Comments on for posterity...: Happy ThanksgivingDavid and Debbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18397313447137818213noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-51084991010089281582011-12-02T23:48:21.719-07:002011-12-02T23:48:21.719-07:00I was taking the photo and Valerie was watching Ne...I was taking the photo and Valerie was watching Netflix in bed ;-)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260117428119041785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-17253442674530583842011-12-01T23:38:02.861-07:002011-12-01T23:38:02.861-07:00Where were you and Valerie at the time of this pho...Where were you and Valerie at the time of this photo Crystal? We needed you in there.David and Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397313447137818213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-4175995979981570632011-11-30T09:14:52.559-07:002011-11-30T09:14:52.559-07:00I did not see this until just now. At the kids...I did not see this until just now. At the kids' table- which I am proud to have been a part of, we all shared two things we are grateful for.<br /><br />Colby said family and trips<br />Eva said her family and airplane rides<br />Asher said mom and dad and see-see<br />Matt said family and vacation (although his was really one day long)<br /><br />Valerie said family and books<br /><br />I said family and the Gospel.<br /><br />I feel that way more and more. I have things I KNOW and things I am learning and the two constants in those truths have been my love of my brothers daughter, and now Matt and Asher and all of you, and my testimony of Jesus Christ. I know His life meant we could all learn to love like we should and his death brings us all salvation. With those things in mind, I am so thankful for whatever it is life brings because it is all important in our journey.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260117428119041785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-42473548083248784532011-11-28T22:14:17.618-07:002011-11-28T22:14:17.618-07:00What a great idea, mom. You always have such good...What a great idea, mom. You always have such good ideas.<br /><br />David often says to me, "You know, we are so blessed." And he's right, as usual. This has been especially apparent to me as we've gotten ourselves out to California and worked through all the kinks of being here. I am grateful that we were both able to find employment, and that our temporary - and now permanent - housing worked out so well. Lately I've been feeling especially grateful for my relationships - my husband, my family, my long-time friends in DC, and my new and developing friendships in California. These are so important to me. They're everything, really. They shape my life and my well-being.abbynormalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00387625999075371677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1113767935196076705.post-50096306536600706052011-11-28T13:42:01.314-07:002011-11-28T13:42:01.314-07:00Great post, and I'm glad to see that so many w...Great post, and I'm glad to see that so many were able to get together for Thanksgiving. Abby and I enjoyed the holiday with my sister Emily, who flew in from Phoenix. We inspected the other Disney park to make sure it's also in good working order.<br /><br />This last year has been a banner year for me with lots of big events, challenges, and changes at work and home. I've felt extremely blessed by the Lord and have seen so many small and big miracles. I'm grateful to be married to a strong and fun woman who loves to work along side me, and who I can share hopes and dreams with. It's made all the difference to have someone that believes in me and supports me. I'm also grateful for the health and employment we've been blessed with. As I watch the budget cuts in defence, I'm constantly mindful that nothing should be taken for granted, and I'm grateful to have work.David Chipmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477485422338223603noreply@blogger.com