Something else that’s different that I’m thankful for…

The opportunity to contribute.

The last time we came here my parents had said their dishwasher was broken. I was able to bring a dishwasher in my minivan and install it for them. A local community centre my dad and brother volunteer at lost their hot water and a couple of electrical outlets and I was able to spend a few hours working on that to fix it. My father had said one of the neighbours had a deck that needed work and I was able to go and show him what was wrong and how it could be fixed and ordered the materials for him. The rain kept me from doing the job though.

This morning my brother said his car needs work and it’s a two week wait to get into the garage. He said he’s scared to drive it. So, I started working on it, but my oldest has taken over the job. He’s doing a great job.

All the kids came to help make lunch, and they’re all clearing dishes now.

I’m heading out to get my parents hearing aid batteries right now.

I am so thankful for all of this.

My family have totally driven me insane at times but they’ve also been generous with me at times. I’m so happy to be able to contribute in return.