things we are grateful for:

• our marriage -- the laughter and love we share 
• the opportunity to continue ministering to college students through chi alpha and the Dikaios project -- spreading awareness of God's compassionate and righteous character in relation to the injustice and suffering in the world today
• our prayer and financial supporters -- every month we are grateful for the partners you are in the ministry that we do
• our opportunities to pursue master's degrees at great schools and among lovely people
• our families -- especially videos of nephews dancing to funky beats and failed attempts at snapping to the music
• our friends -- old and new, near and far; especially when skype makes it possible to chat with a dear friend in Italy for a few moments... just long enough to walk away feeling loved and cared for
• our church community -- the warm embrace we've had to join in doing ministry with a fantastic pastor and amazing staff
• and for the moments of connection we savor -- where we find companionship with one another or a loved one, moments of prayer and connecting with God, moments of seeing God's awe-inspiring creativity in nature, moments of hilarious laughter over silly things, and moments of being present with a family member or friend amidst sadness and pain...