Thankful

I felt like I needed to blog again but again was at a loss what to say.  But this morning read this: "when the people complained, it displeased The Lord." Numbers 11:1. So, I wanted to list off the things we are thankful for as a family:

• Chickens.  We got chickens.  We had this random cage built in our yard that was used for growing orchids.  We now use it for growing eggs :).
• Our dog.  She is a great stress reliever.  She was a street dog and spent the first month anxious and unpredictable.  We thought we would have to get rid of her but she has really calmed down and is awesome.
• Kids who help around the house without complaining! (We spent the whole day cleaning and organizing :)).
• A husband who works hard and spends most of his time expending for everyone else!
• My house (Zoya)
• Rain and bedtime (Carmen)
• School and our house (Tihitina)
• Rice! (Elden)
• Pau Pi (a Thai college student who lives down the street who comes over every other Thursday night for dinner and English club) (Bitsuanit) 
• Miss Erin (Turism)
• A wonderful homeschool program that's manageable from here
• Useable internet!
• An amazing house helper who brings such joy and amazing help to our lives (and brings language into the house!)
• Ovens and desks (Erin)

We could go on and on as there are many things we are blessed with.  We are thankful, in the midst of trial and difficulty.  And we are thankful for you, our sweet supporters and prayer warriors.  Thank you for being the ones who keep us here!