What I am Thankful for This Thanksgiving
What I am Thankful for This Thanksgiving
By Cate Rees-Hessel
Our nation is in crisis, but I am still thankful to God for the following this day:
- My loved ones: spouse, family, friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and furbabies.
- I am thankful for all the progressives at every level fighting against the dictator who thinks he is a king.
- I am thankful for the fact I never voted for him – I couldn’t live with that on my conscience.
- I am thankful for the arts in every form.
- I am thankful for children’s laughter – may we protect these innocent ones from harm.
- I am thankful that LBGTQ rights are still protected for now, because I love people in that community, including family and close friends.
- I am thankful our right to free speech is still present and we can speak our mind for now.
- I am thankful for the opportunity to make people laugh.
- I am thankful that the government shutdown is over and people can buy food to fill Thanksgiving tables, but my heart breaks that healthcare premiums will pay the price.
- I am thankful we can still worship in the faith we desire, and pray that God’s truth may finally break through the racist hate that is not what Christianity should stand for.
- I am thankful for freedom – the freedom our military has fought for and protects.
- I am thankful for a democracy – may our nation never be robbed of this.
- I am thankful for the 25th Amendment – may it be put to good use very soon.
- I am thankful for the right to vote – may we use this wisely.
- I am thankful for the power of the press, and may I never abuse that privilege.
- I am thankful for the power of words that we must use wisely.
- I am thankful for all those standing against ICE – just like the first Thanksgiving when native Americans and pilgrims shared a meal together in peace.
- I am thankful pumpkin spice season is nearly over.
- I am thankful to not have to eat turkey spam from a can.
- I am thankful for each of you reading this.
