• Even though my nearest family is 2000 miles away, I still have friends we can spend Thanksgiving dinner with.
• Even though I’m not good at cooking, there are other people who can cook MUCH better than I’ll ever be able to (and are willing to share their bounty)!
• Even though it’s cold and miserable outside, it’s very warm and cozy inside the house.
• Even though some parts the world are in turmoil, this country is safe and secure.
• Even though we’re in an economic recession, we can still talk about going for Black Friday shopping.

I wish Thanksgiving is every day, as it should be.  Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me and then
Spend me around till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved

If I could get another chance
Another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never ever end
How I’d love love love to dance with my father again

When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me(yeah, yeah)
Then finally make me do just what my momma said
Later that night, when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me

If I could steal
One final glance
One final step
One final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never ever end
Cause I’d love love love to dance with my father again

Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I’d pray for her even more than me

I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’ s dying to dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleep
And this is all I ever dream

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This morning, I prepared a breakfast in bed for my wife.  I let my 2-year old (going on 3) daughter carry the tray to her.  It’s sort of our tradition for us since last year.  My wife really loves this day, next to her birthday and Christmas, because we celebrate the day and put a lot of attention to it.  We don’t send each other a greeting card.  However,  I’m going to start recording the occasion on this blog and attach a greeting video instead.

I like to say Happy Mother’s Day to every mother in this world.  Thank you for your love.  May your lives be richly blessed!

Rose Photo Credit: Lyubov

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