"Oh, Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever!"
We praise God for His mercy in not giving us what we actually deserve but instead, because of Christ, giving us what we don't deserve - grace, forgiveness and eternal life. And many temporal blessings as well. We have sooo much to be thankful for!
One of these was the opportunity to have relatives from Holland over and enjoy renewing relationships and introducing them to our families...
Mom's brother, Arie, and his wife Mieke, arrived from sister Marian's on Wed evening and stayed with us till Monday afternoon. A great time to experience a Christian Canadian Thanksgiving weekend and the beautiful fall colours.
Here we are having a delicious turkey dinner with all the fixings.
Dad & Mom took them sightseeing locally and to each of their kid's homes: Thursday for roast beef dinner to Maurice & Rachel, Friday to meet Lizzi & Mark.
Saturday we all got together at Christine & Maurice's (except M&R, our YPs, Sharon, & David who was sick). What perfect weather and great hosts - thank you!
After a yummy BBQ and pumpkin/apple pie & icecream, Maurice read from Psalm 19 and John gave thanks. We then enjoyed some singing before heading off for a hike.
Sunday it was off to church and then to Ralph & Sharon's for soup and homemade bread
then a quiet afternoon of napping, walking, reading, talking....
Monday Betty & John came and helped us give the travellers a hearty send-off with lots of hugs & kisses (Joanna trying to find a spot on Arie's face on which to place her kiss was hilarious - you had to be there)
Can you see any resemblance?
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"Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness."
Psalm 107:1, 8,9
