we need Him

We watched The Nativity a couple of days ago. Jacob watched most of it with me, but Ethan only watched a little bit since it was pretty intense in parts (and pretty slow and dull for a 3 year old the rest of the time).

The first scene is particularly intense, as it shows the Romans going into Bethlehem to kill the boy babies under 2 years of age. It doesn't show much, but enough that Ethan knew they were killing the babies. He said, "They killed baby Jesus? Oh no! But we need Him!"

Such a sweet, sincere statement, such a precious understanding. Out of the mouths of babes...

I am thankful for...

my sweet, smiley baby
my loving, energetic preschooler
my bright, eager-to-learn kindergartener
my faithful husband who is my favorite person in the world
amazing friends and church family
the opportunity to be part of the body of Christ, together one with Him forever

my...
dishwasher
washing machine and dryer
comfortable bed and recliner
computer with internet access
cell phone
van and automatic doors
medicines and access to the best health care in the world
my own and my family's good health
a comfortable, spacious place to make our home
husband's job, even on 50+ hour weeks


chocolate
coffee with cream
sunshine
snow
books of all kinds and the opportunity to learn
indoor toilets and showers
technological advances
supermarkets and preserved foods
electricity and trash service


I got tagged to do this post a long time ago and just got around to it this morning, after feeling so grateful to see my sweet baby's huge smile upon awakening, and to feel his soft skin and pleasingly plump little body.

Here are some other posts recently made by thankful friends:
Chill
Jill
Matches
Karmen