thanksgiving is my 2nd favorite holiday and it's right around the corner! i was just thinking today while my students were working quietly (shocking!) that i really have an incredible number of things for which to be thankful. but my very next thought was, "why does it take a specific holiday on the 4th thursday of november before we specifically recognize those things, people, etc. with which we're blessed?" and isn't it ironic that the very God whom the pilgrims came here to worship freely...the same God on whose principles this country was founded...that very God is the same one whom our politicians and crazy lefts have booted from our public schools and refuse to recognize? how can anyone possibly celebrate thanksgiving and completely leave out the very basis of its' existence? it's completely illogical. however, it does line up remarkably well with the ideals on which they base all their decisions. alright, i didn't intend to get off on a political tangent...back to the matter at hand...
i have some seriously incredible blessings in my life. family, friends, and the love of my life. 24 of the greatest (and most challenging!) 8-year-olds who bring my classroom to life. even though my life is crazy busy, all the things i'm involved in bless my life in some way. sometimes i get bogged down and forget that. i need to be better about focusing less on "thanksgiving" and more on "thanks-living."
