What is thanksgiving? Traditionally this has been giving thanks to God for the Harvest of that season. According to E.P. Powell, "Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude".
This year I spent thanksgiving weekend with David, Candice and Dan. It was a great weekend, but it was a very emotional weekend. We spent a lot of time relaxing and just hanging out as well as some time at the Brigden fair. For those who do not know this is one of the largest fairs in Lambton County, it has a tractor pull, demolition derby, animal shows, rides and all types of fair fun. We took Candice's niece with us, and saw the animals and took her on the marigold round which made the whole day very memorable. I had frustrating moments, sad moments, and happy ones; all in all the weekend was good.
I realized that although the weekend was frustrating at points and great at other times I did not spend much time meditating on the things I am thankful for. The very reason the weekend exist to remember to be thankful and celebrate what God has done. I want to take a few minutes to express some things I am thankful for, because I have been given so much, by the grace of God alone.
- God's amazing grace - Friends - Family - EBC - the ability to learn and serve - provision -
I hope that we can all remember that we all have something to be thankful for no matter how big or small. "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them" - John F. Kennedy
- T.
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