Giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 23th, 2006
To all my readers, customers, colleagues and friends, on a personal note . . .
Today in the US we celebrate Thanksgiving Day! :o)
I'm sure that even though there are many of us thatare grateful and thankful each and every day for all that we may have, this is still a day that's designated for this entire nation to give thanks . . .
I'm sure you have your traditions on this day as do I, like watching some good competitive football and eating excellent home cooking with the entire family and/or with close friends! :o) This tradition as well as watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, the Rose Parade on New Year's Day, a 4th of July celebration and others, is also a time to reflect on world events and how many of us SHOULD be very thankful for what we have.
Perhaps you don't live in the US - but even if you do not - I'm sure you have a time or day, maybe even everyday - that you take the opportunity of giving thanks. In our busy everyday lives, we may not fully appreciate what we have - our LIFE!
Again, as I've done many times, I want to take this time to thank our troops who put their lives on the line, done in an unselfish way. It requires great sacrifice on their part and I'm truly grateful for their unswerving service to their country! Having served in the military, there's nothing more satisfying than knowing people appreciate what's being done.
No matter if you agree or disagree with how our troops are being managed in 'wars' throughout the world, we still are grateful for their sacrifice and duty to country!
Before writing to you, I happened to read the latest news on the net - and again, no surprise - more blood being 'spilled' in Baghdad. Most of us may be lucky, and live in a country where we are sure to wake up alive! It's so important to keep this in mind, for often many of us take too much for granted.
So give thanks for what you have, for the life you have and your family and friends you spend time with. This earth is but a tiny piece of our universe. It is however,the only place where we can live. The catch is, we have to all get along with each other in a peaceful way, that is our challenge! :o)
Every single living person CAN make a difference!
I hope that you, your family and your friends have a safe and pleasant day and upcoming holiday weekend! :o)
To all friends and family members - wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! :o)
My thoughts are with you all . . .
Sincere regards,
Eric
P.S. Personally, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are an extension of my family. Thanks for reading my articles, my comments and I hope you continue with me on this journey, accepting my help and helping me pursue my own goals. I sincerely hope that you've benefited and will continue to benefit from being an important part of my online family! :o)
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Eric V. Van Der Hope
Publisher - Author - Editor
http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com
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To all my readers, customers, colleagues and friends, on a personal note . . .
Today in the US we celebrate Thanksgiving Day! :o)
I'm sure that even though there are many of us thatare grateful and thankful each and every day for all that we may have, this is still a day that's designated for this entire nation to give thanks . . .
I'm sure you have your traditions on this day as do I, like watching some good competitive football and eating excellent home cooking with the entire family and/or with close friends! :o) This tradition as well as watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, the Rose Parade on New Year's Day, a 4th of July celebration and others, is also a time to reflect on world events and how many of us SHOULD be very thankful for what we have.
Perhaps you don't live in the US - but even if you do not - I'm sure you have a time or day, maybe even everyday - that you take the opportunity of giving thanks. In our busy everyday lives, we may not fully appreciate what we have - our LIFE!
Again, as I've done many times, I want to take this time to thank our troops who put their lives on the line, done in an unselfish way. It requires great sacrifice on their part and I'm truly grateful for their unswerving service to their country! Having served in the military, there's nothing more satisfying than knowing people appreciate what's being done.
No matter if you agree or disagree with how our troops are being managed in 'wars' throughout the world, we still are grateful for their sacrifice and duty to country!
Before writing to you, I happened to read the latest news on the net - and again, no surprise - more blood being 'spilled' in Baghdad. Most of us may be lucky, and live in a country where we are sure to wake up alive! It's so important to keep this in mind, for often many of us take too much for granted.
So give thanks for what you have, for the life you have and your family and friends you spend time with. This earth is but a tiny piece of our universe. It is however,the only place where we can live. The catch is, we have to all get along with each other in a peaceful way, that is our challenge! :o)
Every single living person CAN make a difference!
I hope that you, your family and your friends have a safe and pleasant day and upcoming holiday weekend! :o)
To all friends and family members - wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! :o)
My thoughts are with you all . . .
Sincere regards,
Eric
P.S. Personally, I thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are an extension of my family. Thanks for reading my articles, my comments and I hope you continue with me on this journey, accepting my help and helping me pursue my own goals. I sincerely hope that you've benefited and will continue to benefit from being an important part of my online family! :o)
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Eric V. Van Der Hope
Publisher - Author - Editor
http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com
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