Giving Thanks

Borrowing some words from President Lincoln (one of my heroes) today:

 "The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that w...e are prone to forget the source from which they come... They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God... It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American People. I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the United States to be affixed."

Every good thing--whether it's a child, a spouse, a job, a talent, a beautiful sunrise, etc.--comes directly from the hand of  God.  And so, I love, praise and thank you, Father Most Holy, for everything and everyone in my life and especially for the gifts of your infinite Love and Mercy, and your most beloved Son.

Dear reader, may He bless you and your family abundantly today and always!  Thank you for reading,

Jettisoning

everything that keeps me from the business of writing...or trying to.  What are you trying to jettison today, dear reader?  Whatever it is, I'm with you.