In a perfect world, we would consciously be thankful for each day.
But, we are only human. Often it becomes easy to lose sight of the good things, especially with cold and dreary weather lurking around the corner.
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to remember all those things we tend to take for granted.
There are the little things to be thankful for, like the delicious and filling Thanksgiving turkey dinner many indulged in over the weekend. And of course, the leftovers that will last for weeks to come.
Thanksgiving is also a good opportunity to take time out of our busy lives to visit with family and friends, to gather together in laughter and joy. However all these tiny things within our own homes are made possible through a much bigger picture.
On a national scale, we are lucky to be living in a small rural town with little crime. A place where it’s safe to walk the streets at night, where parents don’t need to worry if their children go off to play in a park with their friends.
We live in a town where, even if our neighbour’s views differs from our own, there is still courtesy and respect.
Looking at a picture even larger than that, globally we are extremely fortunate to reside in a country safe from war and major conflict.
In Canada we don’t live in fear of suicide bombings or spontanious gunfire in the streets. Young children aren’t kidnapped and trained to be killers or soldiers.
Even when disaster does strike, the flooding crisis in High River for example, we have a government who does their best to step in and help. We have surrounding communities and provinces who don’t hesitate to lend a helping hand where they can.
Thanksgiving may be over, only turkey sandwiches made from leftovers remaining, but our thanks should live on.
