I do not know why I am surprised so much that our little family is so blessed. I am very thankful for those times when I am reminded that God truly is in control and all that our lives, while good, will continue to get better as we exercise ourselves in obedience, love, belief, humility, kindness, patience, faith, and all those other qualities that God values in those who serve him. It happened again yesterday. A huge reminder of God’s care for his own and I am thankful. It reminds me that I need to have more patience and love for those in my own family and circle of friends. It is easy to forget that we are all in this together, God is working things out, and we do not have to have knowledge of exactly what or why things are happening in outlives; we just need to have confidence that God is in control.