November 25, 2004

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    In 1863, Abraham Lincoln, decleared the last Thursday 
    of November to be a National Day of Thanksgiving.



     


    Today I am thankful...


    Grateful...


    for this little house full of love...



    and all who dwell in it.


     



    I am thankful for my brother and his family, who even though many miles may separate us, are always there for me, and always in my heart.



    I am thankful for my dear cousin Shirley, who is like a sister and best friend, and even though we may not speak to each other for months, when we get together it is as if no time has passed.



    I am thankful for my friend Andrew, who makes me laugh, and seems to know just what I need, even when I don't. Especially when it is comfort food.


    And I pray that his battle with MS will be an easy one.



    I am thankful for all the friends, near and far, who I have met through this computer, and those who I have yet to meet...



    I am thankful for the opportunities I have had this year to reconnect with the music that has meant so much to me and to get to know some of the people who make it happen.



    I am thankful for my health, and for the doctors who are taking care of me, and helping me through the challenges that have arisen.



    I am thankful that my dear husband Bernie has a good job, and is willing and able to support me and our home, so that I can have the time to make our house and yard beautiful, and try to get my ebay business going.



    I am thankful for my five little furballs, who keep me amused, give me unconditional love and a reason to get up in the morning, even if it is only to clean pee off the floor or break up a cat fight.



    I am thankful that the governments of the world have managed to make it through another year without completely annihilating the planet, because heaven knows, they have enough weaponry to do it.


    And I pray that one day soon they shall see the light and learn how to get along and co-exist with peace, respect, and tolerance.



    And I am thankful for all of those people dear to me who have passed on to the other side, and the fond memories that live on forever in my heart.




     


    I stumbled across this poem while surfing around...we used to sing a Thanksgiving song in school with similar lyrics, I wonder if this is what it was derived from...


     


    Over the river and through the wood
    Oh, how the wind does blow!
    It stings the toes
    And bites the nose,
    As over the ground we go.


    Over the river and through the wood
    To have a first-rate play.
    Hear the bells ring,
    Ting-a-ling-ling!
    Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!


    -   Linda Maria Child, Over the River


     



     

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