And God bless you too Vinny.  You're a blessing to all of us on echurch.
Praying all of us will have thanksgiving in our hearts, no matter where on
this big ol' globe we find ourselves.  This world gets smaller and smaller
by the moment.  But one things's for sure.  God is still in control, no
matter what it looks like.

Vicki

---- Original Message -----
From: "Vinny Samarco" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: Thanksgiving thoughts


> Hi everyone,
>     Living in Canada now, my heart is always in the U.S. at Thanksgiving.
> More than Christmas, which, though it is the celebration of the birth of
The
> Lord, has become a commercialized mockery of anything sacred, Thanksgiving
> represents family to me. Loving the Lord and thanking him for his life
> within us, and for giving himself for us that we may live.
> God bless you all.
> Vinny
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rhonda" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 7:42 PM
> Subject: Thanksgiving thoughts
>
>
> > I  got this from another list,
> > praying for the  soon return of all soliders in foriegn lands, I know
they
> > are missed especially at this  time of year!
> >
> > Thanksgiving Reflections 2003
> > Are there many things we take for granted
> > without pause as we rush through our days?
> > Might we slow down for just a few seconds
> > as small blessings we quickly appraise.
> >
> > Could we take a hot shower this morning,
> > brush our teeth at a porcelain stand?
> > Everyday acts, but seeming a luxury
> > to soldiers gritty with alien sand.
> >
> > We could kiss our sweetheart and share a hug,
> > a common embrace of affection
> > unless you're alone, far away from home,
> > danger lurking in each direction.
> >
> > Later we'll dine with dear family and friends
> > while defenders send love from afar.
> > Unselfishly, they wish us enjoyment -
> > a freedom celebration unmarred.
> >
> > In a foreign land our soldiers struggle;
> > to be with us how strongly they yearn.
> > Please remember them this Thanksgiving Day
> > and say a prayer for their quick return.
> >
> > ~ Tomi Fratto ~