Thankful Thursday

Five random things that I am thankful for this week:

1) Birthdays. I'm so glad we celebrate birthdays. It is a great way to get family & friends together. This past week was Gage's Aunt Debbie's 50th birthday, we had a lot of fun at her party.
2) The camera in my phone. It has been extremely useful in the past couple of weeks when I'm out shopping. I can take a photo of an item I want to buy for someone (so that I don't forget about it), or something to add to my wish list or something to keep in mind for future gifts.
3) Free shipping in addition to major discounts. So many websites are offering it now because of the Christmas season. It is enabling us to buy more expensive gifts for people than we would be able to do otherwise.
4) My daughter Zoe's new interest in exploring the living room.
5) Revelation. Very fascinating book! I am reading it right now.

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A Thought for Today

Have you ever had a disagreement with a person in which you debated for a long, long, time only to realize that when you get down to the core of the issue, you find that you actually agree after all? I have had this happen many times. It comes as a result of not knowing exactly why we believe the things that we believe. I think a lot (although not all) of political problems could be solved if everyone involved could get down to the root of the problems. A lot of times I'll hear a debate going on between two people and though they cannot see it, they are arguing for the same exact thing, just from two different perspectives.

It's an interesting thought to ponder.

-Shaina