Letters with meaning

“It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.”

I've seen so many people doing their "thankful" lists. Most people do one thing their thankful for everyday. My aunt does the letters to "thanks". I decided to compile my list using the letters to "thankful".

T: Time

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I'm thankful for the little moments these days. I think that I took time for granted before I started working two jobs, now I regret not using my time a bit wiser in the past.

H: Health

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Many of us don't even think about this one until something terrible happens that brings it to our attention. I am so thankful and greatful that God has blessed me with health.

A: Abstract Moments

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My life is full of these moments. Abstract is defined as - Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. I constantly have ideas or thoughts of dreams, wishes, and hopes. These things are not physically exisiting yet, simply a thought. But I am so thankful for the abstract ideas and dreams that God has placed in my heart.

N: Nature

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Living out in the country isn't always the greatest, but it definitely gives you an appreciation and gratefulness for the beautiful creation that God gave us. I was watching the leaves fall outside my window and thinking about how beautiful nature can be. I love watching the leaves fall, I love watching my dogs fight run and play in them. I love being able to see every single star in the sky at night. You can't see stars in the city...but here in the country, you can see every little tiny star in the sky!

K: Knowledge

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I am so thankful that God has granted me the ability to go back to school. I will be returning to school to pursue a degree in Accounting in the Spring because of a grant through our local college. I am continuously amazed at how God provides even for the small steps in my life!

F: Friends

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I'm learning that they are very, very _few and ^far between, but I am so thankful for the handful of true friends that I have been blessed with. It's always nice to have someone who can relate with you or someone who will just listen when you need to get something off your chest.

U: Understanding

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God is slowly helping me to develop this trait. It is something that I struggle with constantly. But I am very thankful that He is working to get me where I need to be with understanding!

L: Love

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I don't know where I'd be without this amazing gift. I have the love of an amazing Savior who never, ever fails me and never ceases to completely amaze me. I have the love of an amazing family, I can't begin to express what an amazing family I have. I have the best parents ever, and an amazing bunch of siblings!

It seems that most people have decided to skip over Thanksgiving this year. Houses are already decorated, gifts are already being purchased, everyone is focused on the hustle and bustle of Christmas, but so many have just decided to skip right over Thanksgiving. Mind you, they'll have a dinner with family and friends that they'll complain about fixing and complain about cleaning up after. But very few will actually take the time to remember what this holiday is all about. The Pilgrims endured a hard journey, and a hard beginning in the new world. But the Pilgrims recognized that everything we have is a gift from God – even our sorrows. Their Thanksgiving tradition was established to honor God and thank Him for His blessings and His grace.

Happy Thanksgiving!