The one with things i can take for granted

Most of these days as i have been writing things i am thankful for there has been some theme... but today was just a day.
i did get to go out for a while and sit and plan... and i came home to my wife and daughter and had dinner.... and i talked with a friend over skype tonight.

An average day... which still produces a lot to be thankful for

Today i am thankful for...

1. The Greenhouse
     it's the closest we have to Starbucks... my 2nd year here (5 years ago) we went to another city and wondered what it would be like to have a place where we can get drinks, and eat good desserts and chill... we have that place now.
   It was fun today as 4 americans sat in the place and swore and talked about relationships (i thought all foreigners here were Christian, but i don't think these folks were).

2. Hulu
   We watched Parenthood tonight. And yes, sometimes a 45 minute episode takes over 2 hours to watch... but i am so thankful we have hulu. When i came here a few years ago there was nothing- so i bought like all my favorite shows on dvd... i remember way before that coming to East Asia then going back to america and having no idea what people were talking about - b/c they would be quoting lnes from tv shows or commercials... now we can watch it

3. The internet & A VPN
   When i first came to Asia 12 years ago we couldn't do anything online - even send an email with any spiritual content.
How things have changed

4. Skype
   Yes sometimes it is fuzzy. And people can't call me.
   But we are so blessed to have skype to call friends. In fact, our parents can see Halle over the phone.
   It's the one thing BAck to the Future got right.

5. my friend Brent - who i talked to on the phone tonight
   We met in Turkey 11 years ago... later stood in each others weddings, and still friends

6. warm clothes
   It snowed last night... still my flannel pants and my down coat keep me extremely warm

7. daily food
  i give thanks for it every day... i guess i can post about it.

8. An import store
   It is amazing all the stuff we can get here now! Sure, we have to pay $6 for a box of cereal, but so what?

9. our puppy
   We hope we can get her back to the states this time around. Have i listed her yet? We love our puppy

10. my family i can come home to

11. a house helper who comes and washes dishes and helps keep our house clean

12. Thank God for all the little things He takes care of each day and watches over each day. Thank You for all your provide. It is all from your hand. You bless so much.

Thanks God!