Turkey Day '08
Ah yes - Thanksgiving...a day in which Americans eat way too much and then complain about all of the food they've eaten.
At least, to many 'observers' that is exactly what it is. And to be fair, there are a lot of people who treat it just so. In reality, it is much more than that. Oh sure, we Americans can come off as being arrogant, self-righteous, etc., etc....and we do at times. But then again, we are also a very generous people. When disasters strike all over the world, who gives time, money, food, clothes, man-power, and other things to help out? Americans. Not that I'm trying to belittle other countries, as there are several other countries that help out too, but by and large it's America that gives the most. Literally billions and billions of dollars each year. And yet, we're still perceived as selfish, arrogant, self-righteous, etc. by many other countries, even our "allies".
But I digress...
For me and my family, we of course try and get together and not only enjoy each others' company (yes, it's true - I like my family...at least, most of the time), but we also thank God for all that He has done for our family - we are truly blessed. Not necessarily monetarily speaking (seems like I'm the most 'fluid' of the family), but money isn't everything. And those who think it is need to get their priorities straight - no wonder you're having problems in your life.
But I digress...again...
It's my opinion that everyone has something to be thankful for. We tend to focus on the current negatives that we are experiencing, but I am willing to bet that if one really, really thought about it, they could find one thing to be thankful. To loosely quote "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (the original BBC series, though it's probably in the book as well, though I don't know for certain because i haven't read it yet [it's on my list...I swear], but I digress once again...) because I can't remember the real quote, "If you're trapped under a rock with absolutely no hope of rescue and your life hasn't been all that wonderful, just be thankful that your miserable life is about to end."
So you see, there is always something to be thankful about.
At least, to many 'observers' that is exactly what it is. And to be fair, there are a lot of people who treat it just so. In reality, it is much more than that. Oh sure, we Americans can come off as being arrogant, self-righteous, etc., etc....and we do at times. But then again, we are also a very generous people. When disasters strike all over the world, who gives time, money, food, clothes, man-power, and other things to help out? Americans. Not that I'm trying to belittle other countries, as there are several other countries that help out too, but by and large it's America that gives the most. Literally billions and billions of dollars each year. And yet, we're still perceived as selfish, arrogant, self-righteous, etc. by many other countries, even our "allies".
But I digress...
For me and my family, we of course try and get together and not only enjoy each others' company (yes, it's true - I like my family...at least, most of the time), but we also thank God for all that He has done for our family - we are truly blessed. Not necessarily monetarily speaking (seems like I'm the most 'fluid' of the family), but money isn't everything. And those who think it is need to get their priorities straight - no wonder you're having problems in your life.
But I digress...again...
It's my opinion that everyone has something to be thankful for. We tend to focus on the current negatives that we are experiencing, but I am willing to bet that if one really, really thought about it, they could find one thing to be thankful. To loosely quote "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (the original BBC series, though it's probably in the book as well, though I don't know for certain because i haven't read it yet [it's on my list...I swear], but I digress once again...) because I can't remember the real quote, "If you're trapped under a rock with absolutely no hope of rescue and your life hasn't been all that wonderful, just be thankful that your miserable life is about to end."
So you see, there is always something to be thankful about.
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