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Wednesday, November 26, 2003
Today is Thanksgiving. Much like today, times were pretty turbulent during the first Thanksgiving. American natives and European settlers were still trying to cope with each other. But even through the angst, the God-fearing settlers found time to thank the Lord for everything He had given to them.
Today, I am thankful, too.
I am thankful for my beautiful wife, with whom I am spending my first Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for my beautiful son, with whom I am also spending my first Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for my supportive family, on both sides of the marital divide, and for their help in establishing this household. They have been invaluable to us.
I am thankful for this nation, where we can live in relative freedom, to love, to learn, to worship, and to be individuals.
I am thankful for the men and women who are fighting for the just cause of freedom, and in defense of American ideals abroad, who defend us each day against the tyranny of Islamic terrorism.
I am thankful for the teachers, and mentors throughout my life, who influenced me, and led me in the right direction, through constant correction, and discipline. I owe them a great deal.
I am thankful for my pets. My dog, Buddy, and my cat, Calin, are a constant joy to us. God knew what He was doing when He made pets.
I am thankful for the health of my family, and may they continue to be prosperous and well.
I am thankful for my job, which is as fulfilling as anything for which I could have ever hoped.
I am thankful for technologies such as the Internet, which enable me to communicate with all of my friends, and family. Without it, I would be isolated in a faraway place, with no outlet for communicating my ideas, and thoughts.
I am thankful for the hundreds of friends I have, in the numerous places in America, Europe, and elsewhere. You all mean more to me than I can ever express.
I am thankful most of all for my Saviour, Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for my sins. He has blessed me in ways I never imagined. And without Him, I would be no one.
If your list of thankfulness is as robust as mine, you are lucky indeed.
God bless everyone this Thanksgiving day.Labels: Archives_2003
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Dave
10:49 PM
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