ThanksgivingThe list of things for which I am grateful is abundant and filled with the richness of life, love, and spirit. A day of gathering with family and friends to share a meal and many blessing makes this day special. May you be filled with joy, good food, and good company this Thanksgiving day.

Many times we forget to appreciate some of the most basic qualities of our lives. One thing I especially want to give thanks for this year is that I am grateful to live in this great country and am grateful to be an American. I second New Hampster’s sentiments:

I am truly thankful that I live in the only country that perhaps values our transition of power as much as we value our form of government itself.  Thankful that no matter what we each believe politically, we all believe more in continuity of the country.  To witness the hateful Bush Administration bending over backwards to work with the incoming Obamas to insure a smooth transition, is, well, that is America.  That is awe inspiring.  That is what makes us different than everyone else.

Today, as we give thanks for all our blessings, keep a thought for our country and countrymen. Our future is uncertain, but regardless of what troubles may lie ahead, we are first and foremost Americans.