thanksgiving

thanksgiving
noun
1. the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God
2. originated in the autumn of 1621 when Plymouth pilgrims invited neighboring Indians to join their three-day festival, an idea enabled by the Indian's advice
3. a time to come together as families, stuff your faces with food, and count your blessings

So, it's Thanksgiving.  So, I should write about what I'm grateful for.  So, I will. 

Now, of course I'm grateful for all the basic, given, expected? things we have in stereotypical America.  You know, food, electricity, a home, freedom, toothpaste, erasers, etc. etc.  But today, I'm especially thankful for:

-FAMILY. There's no one that gets you better, is more happy for your successes, or loves you better.

-FRIENDS.  Good friends who understand life and what being a friend really means.  I'm grateful that I know my friends will tell me if something's not right, that they say it like it is, that I can trust them.

-GOOD CONVERSATION/DEEP TALKS.  They're just good, ya?

-PERSPECTIVE.  Lately, I've been so grateful for a good perspective on life and the knowledge of where my priorities should be.  I'm so glad the people around me help me to see things so clearly.

-OPPORTUNITIES.  Humanitarian work, JATC, volunteering, a good situation at home, I could go on...

-GRANDPA.  Oh, the wisdom of the wise.

-GOSPEL.  I honestly don't know where I would be without the foundation that the church, my Savior, the scriptures, and God have blessed me with.

-HEALTH.  I have my challenges, but they do not compare to what others are faced with.

-KNOWLEDGE.  I know right from wrong, I learn well, I have a testimony, I know who I really am.

-CAR.  I love me car.

Enjoy your time with you loved ones!  Thank God for all he has given us.  Happy Thanksgiving!!  Enjoy your shopping tomorrow!

Until next time,

A