Thanksgiving thoughts...part 3

As we draw a day closer to Thanksgiving, I wanted to leave things open for your thoughts a bit. I would like to know maybe a Thanksgiving memory that might stick out, a time you reached out and helped someone in need during the holiday, or just simply what this time of year means to you...

This question brings many things to mind...going to Indiana while growing up and spending time with dad's side of the family. It seems like there were a thousand relatives at those get-togethers. I also remember the years my parents served as missionaries to the Sioux Indians in Ft. Thompson, South Dakota. I remember how thankful the Indians were when we had our Thanksgiving meal and service at the church.

Then, I remember one of the most touching moments ever...last year, I was able to deliver a Thanksgiving basket from our staff to a family in need right here in town. I took the turkey and some items for them to have the traditional "Thanksgiving Meal". The joy in the kid's eyes that they were gonna have a Thanksgiving meal was what will stick in my mind for every Thanksgiving to come.

What Thanksgiving means to me is much what it means to you...being thankful for being blessed with more than I deserve. Having family, friends, and loved ones who care for us. The Lord has provided for all our needs...He has never left or forsaken me, regardless when I have turned from Him.

Before I relinquish control of this post, let's look at our memory verse for the week from 1 Chronicles 16:34..."O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever." I want to make sure that I give thanks for all He has done for me.

Please take a few moments and share what thoughts come to your mind about Thanksgiving...and "thanks" for your input!!!

Please let me know if there is a special prayer I can word on your behalf today!!!

Where were you???

I know this a bit of a change from the norm, but worth discussing. Normally, feedback is limited, but today I ask...what were you doing when you heard about the 9/11 attacks?

I remember driving up Hanging Rock Hill in Madison, Indiana. After dropping our pup off to check his broken leg, I was driving home listening to Garth Brooks "The Dance" when they broke in on the radio, "there has been a plane crash into a tower of the World Trade Center in NYC...no word on whether it was an accident or purposeful...stay tuned and we'll keep you updated"...

The rest of the day, my grandma and I spent following the news channel coverage. It was such a feeling of..."how can this be happening to us?(as a nation)" all day long. I remember the total shock when the first tower began to fall, then before long the second.

Now, seven years later, I still get choked up about what happened that affected so many people on that tragic day. So, once again, comment back and let me know where you were and your lasting memories of that day.

If you suffered a personal loss in the 9/11 attacks, my thoughts and prayers are with you this day.