[JustAmy]

11-25-04
Graphic by MamaBear

Thanksgiving Day Dinner

We have our family gathered here,
To talk about another year,
Of children’s teeth and strength of limb,
And who gave birth to another him.

The table almost makes a sound,
As yet more burden is inbound,
A noble bird makes its last flight,
And joins us for a feast tonight.

With mashed potatoes, candied yams,
Peas and corn, and sugared hams,
Cranberry sauce to please the eye,
And don’t forget the pumpkin pie.

A bowl of gravy, steaming hot,
And Grandmom’s soup in the old stewpot,
Some buttered rolls and special bread,
But not a bite ‘til Grace is said.

Before you help to pass the bowls,
The One Who helped you reach your goals,
Is listening for your voices clear,
To give Him thanks is why we’re here.

Please just be patient for a mite,
And hold in check your appetite,
The Lord will get His just desserts,
With each strong voice that Love asserts.


NicknamedBob . . . . . November 21, 2004
© 2004

[JustAmy]

NnB ... thank you for today's wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner poem. Amy's Place appreciates your many contributions. Thank You.

MamaBear ... Thank you for today's Thanksgiving Day Welcome Graphic. Amy's Place is thankful for the many beautiful, cute, adorable contributions you make.

[visualops]

Very nice!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
After my coffee I must make a mince pie, then there's 10am Mass, then time to start the serious cooking lol!

[BobS]

Good morning Amy and Happy Thanksgiving! Remember, no breakfast:) Be ravenous at the dinner party:)

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Thursday! Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a cup while you Freep !

[Conspiracy Guy]

Good job all. Happy Thanksgiving.

[Howlin]

Amy, I wish that WAS my Thanksgiving table and it was all done!

Thanks so much for your many pings and inspirational graphics and "literature."

[The Mayor]

November 25, 2004

Be Filled With Thankfulness

Read: Romans 1:18-22

Let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. —Hebrews 13:15

Bible In One Year: Ezekiel 24-26; 1 Peter 2

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Throughout history, many cultures have set aside a time for expressing their thankfulness. In the US, Thanksgiving Day originated with the pilgrims. In the midst of extreme hardship, loss of loved ones, and meager supplies, they still believed they were blessed. They chose to celebrate God's blessings by sharing a meal with Native Americans who had helped them survive.

We know we've lost the spirit of that original celebration when we catch ourselves complaining that our Thanksgiving Day has been "spoiled" by bad weather, disappointing food, or a bad cold. It's we who are spoiled—spoiled by the very blessings that should make every day a day of thanksgiving, whatever our circumstances.

Billy Graham wrote, "Ingratitude is a sin, just as surely as is lying or stealing or immorality or any other sin condemned by the Bible." He then quoted Romans 1:21, one of the Bible's indictments against rebellious humanity. Then Dr. Graham added, "Nothing turns us into bitter, selfish, dissatisfied people more quickly than an ungrateful heart. And nothing will do more to restore contentment and the joy of our salvation than a true spirit of thankfulness."

Which condition describes you? —Joanie Yoder

A grumbling mood of discontent
Gives way to thankfulness
When we consider all God's gifts
And all that we possess. —Sper

Gratitude is a God-honoring attitude.

[The Mayor]

The First Thanksgiving Proclamation

Continental Congress 1782 Thanksgiving Proclamation

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Thanksgiving Proclamation

[Jim Robinson]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi everybody.