Give Thanks

                                        

Thanksgiving Day is roaring down on us this week. I often wonder how the Pilgrims survived that first Thanksgiving year in the frigid weather in a new land. The Indians virtually saved their lives when they showed them how to grow corn and other crops, to hunt for meat, and to survive the cold. The Pilgrims thanked them with a huge feast, to celebrate and give thanks to their friends for being Christian like, although the Indians really did not know about our God. I wonder though, they believed in a great white spirit – was that their God and hoe did they even know what to believe? Was it the same way we believe – by faith? From stories handed down from generation to generation – from the decree of Moses “these words that I am commanding you today must always be on your minds. Recite them to you children. Talk about them when you are sitting around your house and when you are out and about, when you are lying down and when you are getting up”. Deuteronomy 6:6-7. We have so much to be thankful for as we have the Bible to read – we don’t have to memorize everything and pass it on to our children but we do need to instill faith in our children – by action, word, and deed.

Another busy week as we separated many bags of clothing for the coming distributions. We are also donating some to missionaries going to the islands that were devastated by the hurricanes. Those folks do not even have them means to leave the island – a 2-hour boat ride to the mainland – let alone be able to purchase any needs. We thank God that we have been so blessed with more than enough so we can share with others.

Beautiful weather this week – allowing us to be outdoors and enjoy the fabulous creation set before us.  Many more folks are returning to the park – it is getting busy and crowded. Now I have to remember to drive much more carefully as there are cars, bicycles, golf carts, and walkers everywhere.

We had a great Bible study last Wednesday. Shirley tried to help us understand the concept of the Trinity- something that we accept by faith. The God is God, but there is God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It was a powerful study and really helped clear the cobwebs. This coming Wednesday we are going to discuss sin – wow – what a scary subject. I wrote a perspective for the Welcome Home Winter Texan on sin – how we sin even though we may not realize it. 

We had an all-day quilting on Thursday, plus our regular Friday afternoon quilting time. Lots of progress on our projects – and also a lot of great fellowship Sometimes we forget to sew and wind up in great discussions, then others times all that is heard is the whirr of the sewing machines, and a few oh darns as someone has to rip out a seam or two. Even the most seasoned quilters make errors – sewing a strip wrong, or cutting it wrong It is so refreshing to know that even the pros make errors – or as I say, adjustments.

As this thanksgiving week begins, start each day with a prayer of thanksgiving – for your health, your family, your station in life, whatever brings you happiness. The Lord provides, the Lord protects, and the Lord remains with us always.