Happy Thanksgiving

Hard to believe we are starting the holiday season already! Mark and I certainly have a lot to be thankful for this year, God never ceases to amaze me. Because we are flying out tomorrow, Mark and I celebrated Thanksgiving with my sister-in-law and family at the Golden Corral. We had a wonderful time of gorging ourselves on all kinds of yummy foods. Throughout the day however, I couldn't help but think of the many who are struggling to get food, it's hard to believe this sort of situation occurs in the world when we have such a bounty of food here in America. America's struggle in comparison to other parts of the world makes our poor look mighty rich to others eyes who are truly desperate in a way we can not fully understand. It's so easy to grumble about our situation, about food we dislike, the constant need to fold clothes, the dishes that pile up etc. but when I really think about it, I'm thankful for all of it. I would rather have all my dislikes and things that I sometimes consider a burden when I stop to think of the many who wish for my "problems." We are SO blessed in America and I'm trying to remain aware of that fact throughout the rest of the year. It's unfortunate how much we take for granted here and I'm trying to keep things in perspective. It's amazing the attitude adjustment that comes from looking at what you HAVE rather than what you don't have. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!