THANKSGIVING I love the US tradition of Thanksgiving: the history (pilgrims and Indians) the food (pumpkin pie and caramelised sweet potatoes as well as the turkey) and the gathering of family. I called Sue's family in Boise to wish them greetings, and Sue's aunt Olive called out "do they have thanksgiving in Australia?" To which I retorted "No - we are an ungrateful nation." Of course they laughed, but after the call ended I did think about those words. Are we an ungrateful nation? Am I an ungrateful person? The answer to that one was easy "Definitely NOT!" And so here is some of my "Thankful" list.
I am thankful for:

• family (extended and multinational) and close friends of all ages and nationalities
• being born in a free nation where freedom to worship and freedom of speech and a 'fair go' for the common man are taken for granted
• a house to live in (thanks Mum and Dad!) and a car that has served me well
• health and energy to continue to work with kids and children's workers everywhere
• enough money to pay my bills, put petrol in the car and food on the table
• a Church that does make a difference in our community and beyond
• and most of all for the God who created me, His Son who saved me, and The Holy Spirit who daily leads my walk called "life"

WOW....yes, I am thankful. How about you?
Link: Life, God, thankfulness
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