It's that time of the year again. A time to give thanks, to be greatful to what we have and have not. I think it's nice that we have a date set out each year to REMIND us to be thankful ! Sometime we forget how fortunate we are just to have food on table and shelter. I can put my hand up on this one. I found myself on the "I wish I can have that" side more often than "I'm thankful for what I already have". I keep trying though. Yes we have control over our thoughts and can change our way of thinking. Isn't it amazing ??? I make it a habit to count my blessing every night after putting Kaila into bed. And I end my day thanking God that everyone I love and know is safe and sound in their bed. That in itself is the greatest blessing of all don't you think ? having everyone all your loved ones safe.
Now that I'm a mom, my way of thinking changed a lot. I become more thankful of the little things. I'm thankful for the person who came up with the idea "we should have hot water access in every home" ! Back in my country, Vietnam, I remember we have to boil water first thing in the morning and everyone get a small cup to use for brushing and washing. Having water is a luxury as it's very scarce. Not like here, we can use as much as we want, and even wasted some with out as much as a thought. I believe everything on this earth are limited resources ! and that we should take care of them, use them but be considerate and make sure they are still around for future generation. So please converse water when you can :-)
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and please make a food or monetary donation to you local food bank if you can. Union Gospel Mission and Salvation Army are 2 organizers I know that host the thanksgiving dinner for the less fortunate around town.
http://www.ugm.ca
http://www.salvationarmy.ca
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