This past weekend was spent in Columbus, OH with the Maxson girls. We have had a girl's weekend trip for the past five years. The first year it was just the four adult girls. Since then we have added a few "littles" to the group and have at times been accompanied by other extended family. But it has become an annual trip that we all look forward to.
This year we enjoyed the time together as we know that it will be a number of months before we are all together again. My sister-in-law and niece will be going to Florida with my brother for a few months. They will be there over the holiday's so we will not be together over Thanksgiving or Christmas. In addition, our family will be out of the country on a missions trip over Christmas, making for a very different looking holiday season.
I am blessed to have great friendships with my mom, sister, and sister-in-law. This weekend was a great reminder to be thankful for the good gifts that God has given to me. (James 1:17) Every good thing in our lives is a gift from God. By remembering this, our perspective is filtered through a very grateful heart. Such a great reminder as we head into the season of thanksgiving and gifts.
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