THANKSGIVING

Just want to wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving. Since we should be thankful every day, thought we'd do this early, well guess it's not real early. Most of you will be hustling about preparing all that wonderful food.

If you check our blog you'll see the clubhouse where we will be indulging our Thanksgiving Dinner. We have all the traditional foods the only thing we will be missing is all you wonderful family and friends. We pay $2.50 each and take a covered dish. You can't beat that!
We won't eat as much if we were with you but it will be good.

Did you know that one theory about why we eat turkey every Thanksgiving dates back to the Spanish Armada. That theory states that during the 16th century Queen Elizabeth was enjoying roast goose during a harvest festival when she was informed the Spanish Armada was on it's way to attack England, had sunk. The queen order a second goose for a celebration. The Pilgrims continued this tradition when they arrived in America. However back in those days wild turkeys were plentiful. I know it's hard to believe about the goose shortage, it's not today. This event eventually became known as Thanksgiving. In 1863 President Abe Lincoln declared the 4th Thursday as a national holiday. This day is set aside for a day of giving Thanks to our Heavenly Father.

We need to express our gratitude for what is good in our life and in America. When I focus on being grateful it's impossible to participate in my muddle of stress or self pity attitude. We have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. Trust me if you want to feel better, have more vitality, optimism and lower levels of depression and stress, change your attitude.

As we age, wisdom and life experiences help us value and appreciate our blessings. Let your loved ones know that you love them and appreciate them.

We love you all and appreciate you very much.

Remember God's Word says "In everything give Thanks" and pray without ceasing.