THANKSGIVING!!!

It is a special time of year that we all look forward to:  Thanksgiving. We take a few moments, maybe a few days, to stop and give "thanks" like our ancestors did so many years ago.  I have so much to be thankful for, but I wonder why we can't be more "thankful" during our lives instead of just one day or week.  I am glad that we can take time off from school and work to focus on our families.  Our lives in just the past ten years have changed so much and the world around us in NOT THE SAME!  I can even see that this luxury of "Thanksgiving" may be at risk in our near future!  So, during this special week please take time to spend with your family or friends.  Take time to tell others how you are thankful for them, even if it is difficult.  Don't look back on your life with regrets when you have the chance now!  Just last week a loving, young family encountered a harsh reality.  The young father, husband lost control of his vehicle and is now in a medical induced coma fighting for his life!  I'm sure, as no one would, they didn't plan on this for Thanksgiving!  However, they are still "thankful" for what God is doing in their lives!  When we are faced with heartache and pain, we determine what road we will take....bitterness and grief, or thankfulness and love for those around us! Be thankful and love your family and friends!!!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!