Thanksgiving... It's a time to thank God for all the blessings He's graciously given us throughout the last year. We eat a huge dinner and do skits that remind us of the heritage of Thanksgiving and the heritage God has given us in this wonderful country we call home. We think back to the day when the Pilgrims first sighted land. We're reminded of the first steps that they ever took on this great continent. We think about the hard winter, where nearly half the population died from cold and starvation. We think of the first visits by the Natives and how Squanto helped the settlers learn how to plant. Then after the bountiful harvest, the Pilgrims had a great feast, thanking God for life.
Now we celebrate every third Thursday in November, thanking God for life, liberty, and the ability to pursue happiness. I am so thankful for the country I live in and for the family God has given me. And for friends. What would I do without them?
Well, I'd better sign off. We're getting ready to go cross-country skiing. Snow is a blessing I often overlook! :)
God bless and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
In Christ,
Joel
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