thanksgiving

Whats it all about? Turkey, dressing, potatoes, green bean casserole with durkee onions on top, green rice, rolls, gravy, more turkey, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, pumpernickel pie, pineapple pie. I ate too much. Football. John Madden. Relatives. Togetherness. Too much togetherness. Hard work. Frustration. Everyone is glad when its over. Gosh I didn't think they would ever leave.

Have our traditions robbed us of the meaning of the holiday. Have we made it so busy and so complicated that we don't have time to give thanks?

Today, lets make a deal, you and me. I will not get frustrated with anyone. I will not let the disruption of my routine frustrate me. I will not let wild kids or tired attitudes turn me into a grouchy boy. How about you? Is it a deal.

Now if we avoid the frustration of a busy holiday, then maybe we can pause to do what the name suggests: give thanks. What are you thankful for? Who are you thankful for? Tell them. Tell them. Deal?

I am thankful for my wife and children. For wonderful friends at church. For so many of you who care about me. For my neighbors. For my sisters. I need to tell them. I am beginning to cry. Gratitude is amazing. Find time today, carve out time to take inventory. What are you thankful for. Tell them.

Its a beautiful day in God's world, be sure to see the good.