While the USAmerica version of Thanksgiving is not uiversal. Giving thanks should be. This day before Thanskgiving Day 2007, I am thankful for lots of things. Here’s a list offered in alphabetical order. Some with comments…some without.

• Celebrations. I love celebrations of all kinds.
• Children. I have two adult children they are the joy of my life.
• Companionship. I have one wife and we have been together for over 40 years. Today, I love her more that I did yesterday and less than I will tomorrow.
• Contentment. I am learning to be content in the Winter of my life.
• Devotion.
• Diet Dr. Pepper. Now, I have to drink it Caffeine free.
• Family.
• Freedom.
• Fulfilling work. I love writing and teaching and pastoring from time to time.
• Grace and Faith
• Hope
• Hugs and personal touch. Hugs are the greatest.
• Love and adoration
• Mothers and Fathers. I lost both my mother and father during this time of year. Life has always been a bit sadder without them.
• Music. I love to listen and sing but don’t do as much of the latter as I used to do.
• Natural beauty
• Passion
• Peace and relaxation
• Peaceful naps. This one I really love.
• Precious memories. It is wonderful to be able to remember things that have shaped and influenced your life.
• Quietness
• Romance. One is never too old. An older friend of min at 88 years of age who lost his wife two years ago has just remarried. He’s my hero.
• Showers. Warm water that makes me clean.
• Sunrises and sunsets
• Time on earth. I been here 65 years and am thankful for every day of it.
• Unconditional love. From God and others made in his image and celebrating their new humanity in Jesus.
• Warmth of friends. As long as we meet inside.
• Wisdom I find in God’s Story. The more I am exposed to it the better I love life.

What are you thankful for?

This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 at 8:01 am and is filed under Personal.