Even in these difficult times, we have so much to be thankful for. My younger son had to replace his refrigerator this week... although bummed by the unexpected expense and the hassle he faced dealing with defrosting food and searching for a new fridge, he called it a "First World Problem" and acknowledged that he was, at least, fortunate to own a home and to be able to deal with such unplanned events. Indeed, he's right. Think of all the things we take for granted each and every day... Think of those who don't know where their next meal is coming from or where they will lay their head tonight. Think of parents who are unable to feed and clothe their children. Think of the elderly who can't afford their needed medications. Think of those who owned a home, paid their bills, put food on the table, but today face foreclosure and an unsure future.
As you sit down at your table this year, or as you celebrate in whatever way is meaningful to you, be thankful and be moved to help others. As has become my personal tradition each year, I share the words of Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby)...
O, heavenly Father: We thank thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank thee for health and remember the sick. We thank thee for friends and remember the friendless. We thank thee for freedom and remember the enslaved. May these remembrances stir us to service, that thy gifts to us may be used for others.
Please take a moment to view this Thanksgiving Card.
Pook
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