It is with great thanks to God and those around me that I post today! We (my family and I) are truly blessed. This past year has been a one of much chaos and great blessing and so I take this time to reflect and say thanks.
We were blessed with the birth of an amazing little girl, who continues to be healthy and a joy – thanks be to God! We are blessed to have great family who support us, challenges us, and love us – thanks be to God! We are blessed to have had a great journey with Grace UMC these past 2.5 years – thanks be to God! We are blessed to begin now a new journey with Goodland UMC – thanks be to God! We are blessed to have had a great home in Olathe, and now a great parsonage in Goodland – thanks be to God! We are blessed to have Shelly graduate from Drew with her D.Min. degree – thanks be to God! We are blessed to have such great relationships with our clergy peers throughout Kansas and to be connected in so many different ways – thanks be to God! We are blessed to have ministries where we can grow our walk with God and deepen our understanding of what we are called to do and be and pastoral leaders – thanks be to God!
We are blessed. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to those who shape and form our lives.
For what do you give thanks?
December 1, 2008 at 3:51 pm |
Reading your post made me realize what I will miss most about you Dustin, your enthusiasm. Your chipper attitude and focus inspires those you meet. I pray for your new year in a new home and say thanks be to God that I was able to know you for a little while at Grace.
December 1, 2008 at 6:24 pm |
Thanks Heidi! I appreciate your affirmation! Thank you for your prayers for my family and new congregation! Blessings on your journey & the girls!
December 1, 2008 at 8:59 pm |
Dustin, Shelley, & Shaylin –
I was never good at saying goodbye. So I didn’t! I’ll miss all of you – and so will Kaitlyn! It was a great learning experience working with Shelley on the labyrinth project – I still enjoy walking it when I can. There are so many times – Board of Trustees, Kaitlyn’s confirmation, hearing about the trip to Israel – that will stay with me just like you all will. You have all been a blessing in my life, and Kaitlyn’s (although she is a little miffed she won’t get to babysit Shaylin now!) and I just wanted you to know I will miss you and pray for you often in your journeys. Thanks for everything – and I still won’t say goodbye!!
Rob, Steph, and Kaitlyn Goddard
December 5, 2008 at 11:05 am |
Hi Friends! It is great that you have this blog! I look forward to keeping in contact with you this way. For What am I Thankful for? My wonderful friends, my family my job, my life and Jesus’ unconditional love.
I am also Thankful for knowing you the last 2.5 years. You and Shelly are such kind-hearted people. You always knew when I needed a hug, or a smile. I will miss that from the 2 of you!
Have a fabulous Christmas season.
Teresa