Thanksgiving

We have an absolutely glorious maple tree next to our house. And as we’ve entered the fall season, its leaves have become the most incredible hues of orange and yellow. We’re in awe of God’s handiwork every time we look at it. The sad thing is that more leaves fall from it everyday, meaning that it will one day be bare and the cold days of winter will be upon us. But we’re trying not to think about that too much yet…except that we've already decided we'd better embrace the cold weather once it comes!

Here's just a glimpse of its glory...

Fall also brings with it the Thanksgiving holiday. This is traditionally a time to celebrate the end of the harvest, and for us as Christians, it is of course a time to especially reflect on God’s rich blessings in our lives. Remembering our brothers and sisters in PNG, who want for so much more than we do, we are thankful for and humbled by everything He gives us—much more than we need and certainly more than we deserve. What a gracious God.

On the holiday Monday, as is tradition, the whole Wildeboer clan got together up at the farm in Markdale, to enjoy food, fellowship, the infamous wagon ride and even some bocce ball!

A few of the Wildeboer men...



Let's ride, Papa!

Nana and some of the grandkids!