being negative
harvest, football season, summer... because in canada, everything seems to end sooner except two things (winter and the school year)
it's thanksgiving day here. i thought that i would try my hand at being thankful without being all predictable- i mean, i am incredibly grateful to God for peace and freedom and health and wealth and family and friends and all that, but i thank him for those things everyday. thanksgiving should be a raising of the gratefulness bar, right?
so here are ten things that i'm really thankful to NOT have to deal with...
(by the way, they are only numbered so that i know how many i have typed so far- they are not in any but random order)
1) i've never had to sleep on the couch because i did something stupid
2) i've never had to act covertly because my faith is illegal
3) i've never had to frantically drive around all night looking for one of my kids
4) i've never had to beg for food or clothing or shelter
5) i've never had to fear for the lives of those i love
6) i've never had to forgive my wife nor be forgiven by her for betrayal of trust
7) i've never had to face the possibility that i may die today due to illness
8) i've never had to hate (and yet forgive) anyone for the innocence they stole from one i love
9) i've never had to attend the funeral of an immediate family member
10)i've never had to relocate due to social or political circumstances beyond my control
wow- this list was totally easy... and it opens the door to a prayer that will probably take me through the rest of the day...
"God thank you for sparing me from so much of life's pain. please use me to be an instrument of your healing in this world where pain has become the feeling of life..."
what's your list look like?
posted by jollybeggar @ 10:01 AM
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I am thankful Thanksgiving Day is a day off.
I am thankful I married someone that (may not get me) supports me in all things I do.
I am thankful that our faith is open enough to include everyone and offer them supports and hope.
I am thankful that I attended the Stones concert 2 times.
I am thankful that I have a great job where I get to help other people make a difference in their lives.
I am thankful that my family is supportive and is perservering in their beliefs/faith.
I am thankful that I get to ask questions and search for answers, makes me consider what I think and need to think.
I am thankful in general though.
"I am thankful that I get to ask questions and search for answers, makes me consider what I think and need to think..."
nice.
i thought about a lot of things this thanksgiving...it was a hard weekend this year. i watched as everyone went around taking part in all the 'traditions' that come with the weekend...then sat and thought about what should truly be important about the weekend.
a friend's quote from sunday stuck in my head..."at thanksgiving, can we simply look at what He's done for us, instead of being self-absorbed in our own circumstances?"
only one thing keeps coming to mind for thanksgiving right now...maybe that's the way it's supposed to be, i don't know.
i'm thankful to not have had to plan and attend my mom's funeral, but instead to have more time with her.
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