Gather ‘round friends and family and let me tell you a tale of triumph and thanksgiving.
Our story begins with two pilgrims who, after a few hugs and tears, said goodbye to their friends, their family and their home. They were setting out into the wild in search of a better life; one where they could provide for a family and fulfill God’s sacred commandment to rear their children in love and righteousness.
They traveled across the Atlantic Ocean, only to find a land that was slowly sliding into the dead of winter. As the days dragged on and the pilgrims tried to adapt, the icy northern wind chilled them to the bone and the ache of homesickness and cold almost made their hearts stop.
But they were determined. And in the middle of the winter, they found comfort in the other pilgrims who had set out on a similar journey. Somehow, with the temperatures dipping below zero outside, the little band managed to find warmth and happiness with their new-found friends.
While it seemed to drag on, winter wouldn’t last forever. With happy hearts, they finished their work (and finished it well, might I add) and hopped back on a plane to visit home.
You didn’t think we were talking about the Mayflower, did you? 😉
After a beautiful summer with family and friends, it was time to say goodbye again. With more tears and hugs, the pilgrims traveled off to their next destination – a land just as foreign as the first. But much warmer. In fact it was hot as hades. With mosquitoes nipping at their legs and locals herding goats around as their pets, the pilgrims felt a little lost in this new land whose streets don’t show up on Google Maps.
As the traditional Turkey Day approached, the pilgrims went hunting for the perfect bird. They soon discovered, though, that bagging that perfect bird would have left their wallets bleeding red.
So they opted for an easier chicken dinner instead.
Surrounded by, well, each other, the pilgrims gathered all the food they could for their table. The cranberry Jello flowed and the pilgrims enjoyed a feast like none other. In the comfort of their little warm, safe home, they realized that no matter how far away, they were very, truly blessed.
We thank God every day for your love and support. But especially on this Thanksgiving Day, we express our gratitude for the big things in life – you!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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