Fradam

Whilst not American, I tried to celebrate Thanksgiving Day today. Thanks to Jamie and Sammie who brought me up to speed on what thanksgiving is about: eating, games, eating, football, eating, and of course, being thankful. Does anyone realise that they get a public holiday for this?! Amazing.. they definitely need one here in Australia. Or the world. I’m good with either really.

So I did all of the above, minus the football, which for someone down under, isn’t too bad. Earlier in the night, Rob asked us each to name one thing we were thankful of; hard when I’ve been spending the whole day thinking of things. I thought I might share a few of the things that were on my mind today.

I’m thankful for being alive, in great health and the enjoyment of life.

I’m thankful for there being rain, sun and all the other things in the sky that make this earth live.

I’m thankful for the safety of where I live; the freedom of my country, the wealth that I’ve been blessed with.

I’m thankful for friends who are steadfast, loyal and true, and that even when I can be terribly neglectful and busy in my own world, still they remain.

I’m thankful for friends who continue to help shape my life and guide me in my walk.

I’m thankful for my brother who exudes a brilliance that compels and inspires.

I’m thankful for my brother who has helped me demonstrate grace in my life.

I’m thankful for my parents who brought me up in this world and made incredible sacrifices all through their life to give me more opportunities.

I’m thankful for love and the incredible power it has.

I’m thankful for God, without whom none of the above would even exist.

I am thankful.