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11/04/08
THANKSGIVING
As Americans, we have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
We live in freedom, most of us have an abundance of food
and clothing, and we all have adequate shelter. We are as blessed
as any people in the world, but sometimes we forget that and gripe that
we don't have even more. Let's remember that a lot of
the worlds population goes to bed hungry in homes that few
Americans would want to live in.
So it's good to remind ourselves occasionally that we are lucky
and thank God for our blessings. That's what Thanksgiving
really is, a time to give thanks.
The Pilgrims started it more than
100 years ago when they gathered to thank God for a bountiful harvest.
Today Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings around a table
followed by watching football games. There's nothing
wrong with that. But it's important that we don't forget the
real meaning of Thanksgiving. So when you sit down with your family for
Thanksgiving dinner, take time to count your blessings
and thank God for them.
Rich
Martino
Acting Scoutmaster
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