thanksgiving soon approaches

One of the most cherished American holidays is a mere two days away, if you don't count this day. It's only a few hours until most of us college kids get to ditch out and go back home, some of us, to see our families and friends for the first time since leaving three months ago. How strange, that we haven't seen our loved ones, that we haven't kept in contact. I mean, obviously, some of us live nearby and go home, or are better at keeping in contact with those that mean a lot to us. I haven't. I live a decent ways away from here, far enough away that it is simply outrageously dull to sit on a bus for five hours to get back. It simply isn't worth the time or energy that it takes to get there, only to be there for a day and a half and have to turn around and return to school.

I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving. It's a time for family, relaxation, good food (and in the last few years, hilarious stories about Black Friday and waking up at 4:00 am). It's a time to genuinely stop and think about how blessed we all are. Because really...we are so blessed. Especially here in America, where we have more than we could ever use, and more than we could want, we are blessed. God has given me so much to be thankful for, so much to make me happy, and so much to show just how much He loves me. Even if I have a terrible day (I'm not going to lie, today started out like one of those days) I still can stop and thank Him for the fact that He gave His son to us. If I had nothing else in this world, I would still be thankful for that, because I know that it means everything.

I pray that you all have a very fantastical and wonderful Thanksgiving break. I hope that your travels are safe, and your time is well spent over the next few days. No, I don't mean that I hope you do all of that homework that you've put off for months, but that instead, you enjoy the company and the time you have to yourself. Balance it, and relish it. And, above all, give thanks.