It’s the time of Thanksgiving!
The harvest is full – creation is vibrant, overflowing with a bounty of blessings. The scent of crisp apples – fills the air while field after field of corn, soybean, cabbage and potatoes – fill the silos…
Large, orange pumpkins are magically being transformed into spicy, sweet pies…
Turkeys run in fear – knowing their time is short…
And we rejoice in the richness of blessings our God has provided for us.
Yes – it’s Thanksgiving and we have much to be thankful for, and from all of us at
– we extend our sincerest wish that you and yours have a…
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Joyful – Enriching – and Happy Thanksgiving 2013.
And while we are thankful – let us never forget those who are hurting…
…those among us who have suffered setbacks and huge financial and personal losses from fires, floods, tornadoes, tsunamis, mud-slides and natural disasters of all sorts and types creating tragedies, loss of property and most of all – loss of loved ones.
Our hearts go out to you and we feel your sorrow and your pain – but we also feel your strength.
And let us not forget that…
Monday – November 11th is Veterans Day –
No – it’s not a bargain shopping day – it’s a day for us to show honor – appreciation and to give thanks for those who, across the years, from one war zone to another, heard and answered the call – paying the price – for the freedoms we hold, enjoy and cherish so dearly. Freedom doesn’t come without a price. To those who fought the fight yesterday and to those who continue to fight the fight today – across the oceans – on foreign soil…to those who returned home whole and well – and to those who returned home not well in body or mind, and…lastly…to those who didn’t return home….
…we honor you!
Thank you veterans – you men and women who heard the call – who felt the need and who said:
“Here am I – send me.”
May God bestow a special blessing upon you and your families.
And we must not forget, in our prayers and in our hearts, those who are persecuted…
locked up against their will, away from their families, who will see no Thanksgiving dinner – no pumpkin pie – feel no hugs or kisses. Those who are beaten, abused and left in a dark, disease ridden hole – those who are tortured, gunned down and murdered for nothing more than what they think, believe and hold dear.
Each of us must always stand against tyranny and against those who work to destroy the human mind, seeking to kill that human spirit that thirsts after truth. Whether it’s our own belief or others – we must never allow the freewill to be stomped on. God gave us that gift and once we step over onto that slippery slope – then there is no belief that is safe.
And let us never forget those who simply have nothing to be thankful for – and never have had.
Those millions upon millions of helpless victims of AIDS, starvation, malnutrition and inhuman treatment by their fellow man. Those countless children born into misery – born into death – having no hope for joy in life.
We must never forget them – for they only have – those who remember them.
It is only through our compassion and love for our fellow men and women that we can bring joy to others but also find that inner peace that comes with finding our own purpose and happiness.
When the final rolls are called – we must be found vigilant and working diligently for those who cannot do so for themselves…
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…until that day when all will rejoice!
Yes – we are thankful at FAWN for what we have and who we are.
We are thankful we are able to respond to our fellow man.
And we are thankful for you.
Until Next Time:
Embrace Life’s Bridges – For they Define Who You Are
DK LeVick
What a wonderful message. And I , would love to thank you for your service to this country. May you have a happy and blessed Veterans Day.
The messages you gave in this article was fabulous. Thank you for all the work you do for t
hese causes. You are greatly appreciated.