savoring

 A story is told about an American soldier serving during the Korean war.  He is homesick for his family and he loves Thanksgiving turkey.  He is delighted with a local South Korean couple takes him in for Thanksgiving day.  He is also thrilled as he sees that the meal they have prepared is Turkey and dressing.

As the meal goes along, he becomes lost in conversation with the couple.  When he is done eating, he discovers that he had not enjoyed the meal at all because he was lost in the conversation and did not pay attention to what he was eating.

I hope that yesterday you savored the people you were with and the meal.  We are so blessed in this country to have access to such nice food.

Today if you are eating leftovers, pay attention to them and give God thanks for whatever you are eating.  And don't forget to savor the people around you.  They are a gift as well.

Savor everything.

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