Give Thanks to the Lord Above

When you think of thanksgiving what do you think of? Do you think of cranberry sauce, little pilgrims, family, and a nice, warm, stuffed turkey? Or do we think of the poor who do not get to eat a feast of delectable treats such as ours? When all of those thoughts flood your mind, do you ever think of why you are thankful? I know that when I say thanksgiving I barely think of why I should be, and I should more often. I should be the most thankful person for having all the things I do.

Why am I thankful? I have so many things that others wouldn’t have, and I couldn’t ever live without. First off, I have a roof over my head, which keeps me warm at night and protects my family. And I am very thankful that I am not homeless, and I feel safe when I go to bed.

In this tough economy I am thankful that my entire family hasn’t lost their job, and when they have gained it back. None of us would not be able to pay for anything, like our house, food, or monthly payments. And I am also thankful that the ecomomy is improving slowly.

I am very thankful that my family is alive, well, and loving life. When all fails you have family there to comfort you, and catch you when you fall. Without my family I would have no support and would fail in life.

When the day of Thanksgiving comes I will be stuffed just as much as the turkey. And for this I will be very thankful, because others in this world are not as fortunate as I. I am very thankful that I have food on the table every night and do not have to go to bed hungry.

Without my true friends I would be socially isolated and not be able to survive in a school environment. My true friends are considered family to me and they are just as important. Without my friends I would not be the person I am today.

I am thankful that I have slowly recovered from my house fire 4 years ago. At a point my life was a living hell and I am just glad that is over. My family, neighbors, and friends pulled me through those hard times. Without the help of the neighbors I would probably have gone inside, and either be badly burned, or perhaps have lost my life in the flames. And without the comfort of others I would most likely be emotionally unstable and not view life the way I do now.

I am thankful that there is not a war going on at my doorstep, because this would bring my thriving life to a halting stop. Think of all the children in Somalia trying to survive and not be shot down in their tracks. If those children stay in that environment, they will not be able to have a proper education or live in poverty for the remainder of their lives. This makes me feel like god is giving me gifts and almost spoiling me, compared to the rest of the world.

I am thankful that I have a proper education unlike others throughout the world. Without an education in our society you have fewer opportunities and you practically go nowhere. I feel honored sometimes to have the education I do, compared to others in the world.

I am thankful that I am the person I am, and no one can change that. I love being myself and my decisions, actions, and personality are not influenced by my friends or the general population. I have always loved bringing smiles to people’s faces and make their day better.

And finally I give thanks to the lord above for watching over me and all who are part of my life. Without his guidance throughout my life I would be a lost soul, and I wouldn’t know where to turn. I will always thank him for all that he has done for me and the ones who are near me.

So on this thanksgiving lets not think of ourselves, but others. Let us think of all the items, belongings, and opportunities that we have compared to the lonely, depressed, and poor. Let us say “Thank you god for all your blessings!” For this is a day that we remember everything we are truly thankful for. Do not just ignore them like they are a normal part of our daily routine. Give thanks for your family, happiness, and food on the table, for others would do anything to be in your shoes.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

J