There are a few holidays both the Jews and Catholics have in common and of course, Thanksgiving is one of them. Obviously we all know the story of Thanksgiving and in theory what it is supposed to mean. But how many of us really take the time to reflect and act on its basic principles - to give and be grateful. How many of us do it everyday?
This is a challenge Seth and I have. Although we don't always succeed (trust me there are plenty of days that I lose it over not being able to find my keys or let a little road rage ruin my morning) we try to remember it and more importanly practice it everyday. I know Noah doesn't understand yet, but we always say thank you to the men and women we see in uniform whether they be in the military or serving in our communities as police or firemen and we always say a prayer when we see an accident or someone on the streets- a prayer both to watch over them and a prayer of thanks for our blessings. It's funny because I think God has a way of reminding us of Thanksgiving everyday. It seems to be when I am saying something unkind about a fellow driver as I sit in my own warm car with some sort of latte in the cup holder, that I see a mom pushing her two small children in the cold towards the bus stop or a man who obviously spent the night on the streets. And then I am reminded. I am reminded to give and be thankful and we don't have to be in a temple or church to practice that.
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