Give Thanks

I thought of something else I am incredibly grateful for. This country! I am so thankful that I can enjoy so many freedoms and protections that are provided by this country. No matter how dour the situation looks, I give thanks that I can have the opportunity to write my thoughts candidly, to worship who and how I wish to, and to know that I can now have a say in how legislation and leaders are put in place. 

This country was built upon such a land of opportunity. When the pilgrims sojourned "across the pond", which actually is a lot more than a hop, skip, and a jump, they began a tradition of thanking their Lord for all the blessings that had come to them by leaving England and finding a way to worship. Our Founding Fathers followed suit in this tradition. If any of you have time, I would HIGHLY recommend reading George Washington's Thanksgiving Address, it is worth your time, trust me. Thanksgiving did not become the national holiday it is until the times of Abraham Lincoln. When the 16th president addressed this great nation, amidst the throes of the Civil War and the Slavery debate, he gave a beautiful and eloquent Thanksgiving Address. This short speech solidified the holiday in American tradition. I want to quote one line that is particularly inspiring. 

 "It has seemed to me fit and proper that God should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people."

-Abraham Lincoln, Oct. 3rd, 1863

He certainly had a way with words, didn't he? Thank you, Honest Abe. Take a moment and be grateful for this country that we live in and for the "certain unalienable rights" we all so freely enjoy. 

This is Meg, signing off. 


IN CASUS PERGIT