Thanksgiving

As many of us will be partaking in our traditional, bountiful Thanksgiving dinners, there will be many people who just can't afford to do so this year. There are so many people struggling financially these days and have to make cutbacks in various areas of life - for some, Thanksgiving will be on a much smaller scale this year. I came across a poem that reminds us that even in the midst of hard times, being thankful is a state of mind; I wanted to share it all with you....

Thanksgiving Every Day

The table is brimming with good things to eat;

We're surrounded by family and friends; what a treat.

The feelings that fill us today can’t be beat;

It’s Thanksgiving Day, and it all feels complete.
But other days, sometimes things don’t seem so fine;

Those days are not polished and don’t seem to shine.

It's then in our minds, we forget all the good,

And think of the things we would get, if we could.
On days when our thinking causes us dread,

If we could remember, it’s all in our head,

And not let our minds take our gratitude away,

Then we'd make every day like Thanksgiving Day.

By Karl Fuchs