DEAR READERS:
I hope today, in between food and football and family, you will pause to focus on all for which you are thankful.
And I’m not just talking the obvious like a roof over your head and food on your table and good health.
Artwork photographed last Thanksgiving in a hallway at Faribault Lutheran School shows those things for which one student was thankful. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo 2013.
Think deep. Think emotional. Think specific.
I am grateful to God for giving me strength to endure the many challenges I’ve faced this year. Often I’ve wondered if/how/when I will make it to the other side. I’m sure you’ve all been there in some way at some time in your life.
What carries you through those tough times? Those are the things for which I am especially grateful this year: The love and support of my husband; the love of my children and son-in-law; the care and encouragement of friends; my heavenly Father; the comfort and hope of Scripture; prayer…
No matter what happens in life, the sun still rises each morning. Here dancers celebrate the Summer Solstice during a Midsommar fest in Northfield, MN., in June 2012.
Twin Cities Christian radio station KTIS also makes my “I am truly thankful for” list. Songs like “You’re Not Alone” by Marie Miller and “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman, on the station’s playlist, have uplifted me many a day:
The sun comes up
It’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing your song again
Whatever may pass
And whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
When the evening comes
–Lyrics from “10,000 Reasons”
Candles at the Saint Paul Cathedral, St. Paul, MN. Minnesota Prairie Roots file photo.
My faith in God sustains me. Those are not simply trite words written without a belief that runs deep and wide through my soul.
I am also thankful this year for the recovery of my 82-year-old mom who suffered severe injuries in a fall that landed her in a trauma unit several months ago.
What are you giving heartfelt thanks for this Thanksgiving?
Have a blessed and wonderful day contemplating that for which you are grateful, in the company of those you love.
Audrey
© Copyright 2014
Minnesota Prairie Roots 
There is so much to be thankful for if one thinks about it long enough. We are blessed as a nation even with our numerous and obvious issues. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours; Gobble Gobble!
Thank you, Dan. And a blessed Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones too.
A lovely post that embodies the reason for this special day.Warm hugs coming your way from DH and I………………………………
Thank you, Doreen.
Blessings to you and DH and your family also.
Happy Thanksgiving!!! I am thankful for the memories made with my loved ones who are not with us today and the memories I continue to make with my family and friends.
Those are wonderful things for which to be thankful, Missy. Happy Thanksgiving, a day late.
Sustaining faith, the Everlasting Love of our Eternal Father God, are the real reasons for thanksgiving. I am thankful for getting to read this blog on a fairly regular basis. Enjoy it greatly!
Ah, Marilyn, thank you. I am thankful for readers like you.
And those reasons for being thankful which you list would be mine also.
I’m so glad your mother has recovered from her terrible injury. I do hope you’ve had a lovely thanksgiving. No celebrations back here but we’d love to have your annual holiday adopted here xx
Thank you, Charlie. By all means, adopt.
And I am grateful for your friendship and the inspiring words I read in each of your blog postings.
Thank you, Sue. I hold your friendship dear and have been blessed beyond measure by you.