Thankful

On a day where I expected to struggle emotionally (been a year and a half today), I am overcome with thankfulness. The fire chief has come and approved the lights in my classroom and said that everything is great (a fire chief who is known for being almost ridiculous with his expectations). That is amazing and makes my job so much better.
However, the real object of my thankfulness, I will share this evening. Even with hurt and pain and heartbreak, even with my doubt, fear, and anger, God shows mercy and faithfulness.