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As I sit here and try to write down my thoughts of thankfulness on this the eve of Thanksgiving, I was reminded of the proclaimation written by Abraham Lincoln which made the last Thursday of November a National holiday. It was during a time when the nation was torn to shreds by the civil war and times were hard for families who had soldiers away from home, and widows and children found themselves alone with little direction of where to turn for help or assistance. It did not matter which side of the war you were on, because the losses were felt on both sides and the nation needed to heal, it needed to take stock of itself, and although times were hard there was still much to be thankful.
I wonder how different we are today from that time? We are torn now, families are seperated. Airports are full of people trying to get back home today, roads are filled to the limit with those driving back home so that they can experience the peace that home can bring. The familiar smells of home, the food, the laughter, dare I say the love that you only find at home? The unconditional kind of love.
My wish is that my readers, my friends, my family, those whom I love the most, would find that peace that transcends all understanding this holiday. That we each would search our hearts, our souls, our minds, and acknowledge that for which we are grateful. And, for once take a chance and tell someone that you may have never told what they mean to you. That they have inspired you to be a better person, a stronger individual, or that they have sheltered you when everyone else failed to give you that unconditional love that we all need at one time or another in our lives.
If you have held back and not told someone special what they mean to you, or that you love them, do not assume that they know. Sometimes the words need to be spoken. Not that they need to hear it as much as perhaps you need to say them. So that it becomes easier to say next time, and the time after that. If I die tomorrow, those whom I love would have heard the words from me, as I do not hold them back.
Be thankful, rejoice in what you do have, and set your goals for what you can yet achieve. Happy Turkey Day to all.
2 comments:
Bravo. Well put Gov'nah. Best one yet I say. Not too often you speak of heart issues but you pulled this one off with style. There really was no informing of the reader here. It was unadulterated Rebekaa sayin whats up to Thanksgiving. I simply loved it. BUT- civil war is always written as---- Civil War.
P.S.- I'm thankful for you!
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