Thanks Giving Shouldn't Be Over

Yes, the time of year when we remember all the things we are grateful for has passed, but why give up a good thing? Didn't you feel strengthened by all the positive energy you received as you thought about the things you have to be thankful for? Wasn't it wonderfully different from all the draining, depressing posts enumerating how "bad" our life is? 

When I hear how "rough" our life is, I see pictures of those in the world who struggle to feed their family, and who have to live in shacks. What would they think of people who are "miserable" because they can't eat out where they want. We have so much to be thankful for. Let's keep the positive going so our shriveled souls can heal in the light of gratitude.

For more ideas on Giving Thanks go here.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/givethanks/?lang=eng

I'm Thankful for my ancestors who came on the Mayflower

 

I'm grateful for all my ancestors who left their homes and came to this "new land". Today, on Thanksgiving, I'm especially thankful for my family members who gave up their homes and livelihood, and left family and friends in England because of their faith. 

They set an example for me of standing up for their principles. They believed that God would give revelation to man. I also believe this and it gives me a sense of connection to my many great grandparents, Priscilla Mullins and John Alden, who braved the ocean on the Mayflower for religious freedom. 

I admire that they didn't give up and return to England even after that first winter when so many of their group died. John and Priscilla helped to establish a settlement in America and raised a large family. I'm thankful to have such good and strong ancestors.