Thanksgiving 2023

THANKFUL and BLESSED

I have used these two words many times daily this past year, partly due to spending two months in the hospital last fall. The days I am not so thankful with my circumstances, I continue to repeat these two words and I am always amazed by how that can be a reminder that ATTITUDE CHANGES EVERYTHING, and soon I am COUNTING MY BLESSINGS. As a practice, I start each year saying “this will be the BEST YEAR EVER”, and so far I am right on schedule!

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One of my favorite photos for THANKSGIVING.

“I will give thanks for the Lord with my whole heart, I will recount all your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1

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Wee Care Pre-School in Stewartville has been a part of our family for over twenty years. Our four girls attended when they were young and it had a positive impact on them through the atmosphere and environment of songs and crafts. The photo tells it all. We GIVE THANKS for our family, friends, the lessons we've learned, Bible verses, and teachers. Recently, Jode and I attended the Grandparent Day with our three-year-old grandson, Thomas, who I call TT. Keep up the good work.

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Celebrating granddaughter Collins' first birthday. I call her CoCo, and sure enough I found a cereal called CoCo Puffs. Few things are as significant as family coming together for a birthday.

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WHO MADE DIRT? A group of scientists came to God thanking Him for creating man out of the dust and said to God, “ We can now make ourselves do we don’t need your help anymore.” One of them picked up a handful of dirt and God said to them, “Get your own dirt”. Moody Radio

Thanks to all of you for your prayers, encouragement, and support with your time, talent and treasure.

Bob Bardwell bob@ironwoodsprings.com