Happy Thanksgiving

[macwilkin]

O THOU, in whom we live and move—
Who made the sea and shore;
Thy goodness constantly we prove,
And grateful would adore;
And, if it please Thee, Power above!
Still grant us, with such store,
The friend we trust, the fair we love—
And we desire no more. Amen!

-- Robert Burns

Cheers,

Todd

[David Thornton]

It is a very special day for me.
The first time I was away from home for Thanksgiving was when I was about 21 and I was living in Australia. It was also the first time I truely appreciated those big gatherings with every side of the family at my grandmothers home. Before that it was always good, but very sad as there had been so few with my grandfather around as he passed when I was young. We had been best pals from day one. I spent a lot of time mopeing instead of embracing the family I had around me.
It is also a special day for my sister Lisa. She hosts a thanksgiving dinner in S Africa annually now. The dinner has grown into a very successful benefit for education as well.
This year will be most depressing for Lisa and I as we morn the loss of her son Charles who was named after our grandfather. Charles was born premature and lost a very brave battle.
Thanks for letting me share, it helps.
Happy Thanksgiving and do count your blessings.
David

[Alan H]

Count blessings... Aye.

[switchblade5984]

happy turkey day!

or thanksgiving...........

your choice! have a great one!

[macsim]

20 years ago on this day I lost my job. I survived and prospered for a time but once again, back in October I lost my job to outsourcing. Today I'm employed in a new job and I'm very thankful to be here. Two months ago I was in Mississippi in the aftermath of Katrina. I am thankful today to have a home to return to this evening. I have both my parents (both 75) and a sister, my wife, two fine sons, life, liberty and all the benefits that go with it. I have two kilts and I'm planning on another one at some point. I guess I really do have a lot to be thankful for. God bless all of you here at X Marks and have a safe and happy holiday!

[Prester John]

Don't forget to actually say "thank you" for those things, and to those people, you are grateful!

God, the wife, parents, kids, the mailman, teachers, coaches, pastors and priests, the paperboy, cashiers, the guy running the local video store.

Don't let the weekend go without "thank you" issuing from your lips.

Thanksgiving means giving thanks.

[cormacmacguardhe]

Every day is a day that I give thanks for just being alive. Six years ago I was found to have a large tumor in my colon. After treatment and surgery, and three weeks on my back in the hospital to recover I was given a decent chance to survive. Here I am six years later, doing great. I am grateful for being alive and for my wife and children, for all my little animal friends. I give thanks to Goddess each and every day. May all have a wonderful day of thanks.

[Big Paul]

Happy Turkey Day to all!

[Robin]

Uhmm..errr

Thank you all for the help and fun!

Robin

[GMan]

Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. One where the blessings are definetly shared with friends, family, and others.

One bit of wisdom I will share,

Never eat more than you can lift!