Our prodigal’s grandfather was dying. Papa was the most important man in Josh’s life. When he became ill and was growing weaker and weaker, we were fearful that Josh would be so devastated when Papa passed that he might take his own life.

Instead, Josh planned the funeral. He said he wanted to become a good man like his grandfather—to make him proud. And he thanked God for him.

Giving thanks has been one of the most transforming practices I have learned in my life. And our long prodigal wilderness was a significant teacher.

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