Well its the day after Thanksgiving and I have realized again how blessed I am to be here on earth with so many good friends, and have a family who cares and supports me. I was reminded yesterday, by a horrific reading for my dissertation, and a sad email from a friend who is in a 3rd world nation, that not everyone has those luxuries. The fact that I have a house, toilet, clothes, food, indoor plumbing....the list can go on and on. But none the less it doesn't. Because I have been blessed to be born into the top 10% of our world's population. I not only have an education (that was free) I have an extensive higher education that I was able to receive in 2 nations, 3 if you count my study abroad. Wow! What a blessing.
As this Holiday season continues (its the biggest shopping day in America) I pray that you are reminded of the 'small' things in life that you have. When you get in that car to drive to Wal*Mart remember many folks in the world don't have cars, or even the opportunity to take advantage of the best form of capitalism. It just can't be done. Remember tonight as you cook your dinner that you have electricity and a stove and not an open fire in a field.
But more than anything just remember it isn't about how much you spend on one another this holiday but rather, how much time and energy is invested into those you love. Those are the moments that will mean the most!
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