The Thanksgiving Holiday just passed, and even though it is not celebrated here in the Philippines, I was greatly aware of all that I have to be thankful for. I am thankful for the opportunity of living in a different country and seeing how another culture lives. Although traditions are different, people are really the same. We all try and make a living the best way we know how, we take care of day to day responsibilities whatever they may be, and we try to have a little fun. On Thanksgiving day, Edi had to work, so it was just a regular Thursday here; however, I am thankful for Chuck's Deli which is right around the corner. They make great sandwiches and soups, and they just so happen to have a sandwich called the Pilgrim on their menu. This Pilgrim comes with all the trimmings: turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. So, after running a couple of errands, we stopped by Chuck's for sandwiches and onion rings...
I keep seeing this post on facebook that just because Thanksgiving is over, being thankful needs to continue. I agree wholeheartedly! I am thankful that I get to share this experience with Edi. It seems that whatever we are doing whether it is enjoying a festival here, running to the market and trying to cross the street, or taking Kona for a walk, we are having fun and laughing an awful lot. I am thankful for technology - email, facebook, skype. Technology is allowing me to keep in touch with my family and friends back home. I absolutely love that I get to skype Mom and Dad every day and actually get to see them!
Every morning I begin my day with a reading in my Daily Guideposts Devotional. The Bible verse on this year's bookmark reads, "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (I Thessalonians 5:18) So, I give thanks for this opportunity, for all of the kind people who have helped us to get settled in here, for my family and friends that I love so much, for health and happiness... the list goes on and on :)
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