Cold. Windy. Snowy. Memories of childhood in northern Minnesota when Thanksgiving usually brought the first snow deep enough to be a soft landing for a child jumping off the edge of the front porch. Family gatherings now handed off to my own children, as our departure to spend another season on the other side of the globe nears. Would I rather be here or there? It's moot question.
As a child, I was taught, and now recall the words of St. Paul, "Wherever I go, I have learned to be content." Philippians 4:11 (Well, admittedly, I am still learning...)
May today, and the coming days, bring joy and gatherings, whether large or small, with family or friends, or simply with yourself, remembering and counting our blessings. And being thankful.
Our family observes the custom of holding hands around the table as we pray the table prayer, affirming the connection as we "Shake the love around!" That wish extends to you, too. As we go forth into the coming days, may we remember to Share the love around as well.
Wherever life finds you, God bless you. Happy Thanksgiving!
As a child, I was taught, and now recall the words of St. Paul, "Wherever I go, I have learned to be content." Philippians 4:11 (Well, admittedly, I am still learning...)
May today, and the coming days, bring joy and gatherings, whether large or small, with family or friends, or simply with yourself, remembering and counting our blessings. And being thankful.
Our family observes the custom of holding hands around the table as we pray the table prayer, affirming the connection as we "Shake the love around!" That wish extends to you, too. As we go forth into the coming days, may we remember to Share the love around as well.
Wherever life finds you, God bless you. Happy Thanksgiving!
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