Giving Thanks

   This is just a late Thanksgiving Day post, since it was kinda unusual.

   First of all we were in Blacksburg with Doug and family for this holiday period. Yesterday, when the kids got home from a half day at school, Dawn, after lunch, said she was going to rest because she did not feel well. After supper, Lucy threw up and Dawn was still feeling puny.

   This morning Doug was down with something, and Drew was not up to par either. Only Caroline was her usual chipper, happy self, but this household was in trouble. Doug suggested that we leave that morning instead of waiting till tomorrow, so that we might avoid the bug if possible. No matter that we would miss the day and the food, it was a good idea and we did hit the road around 10AM.

   The Bible says to "give thanks in all things". I always note that it does not say to give thanks for all things, but in the midst of all things. So, we gave thanks that we had not gotten sick yet, that it was a nice day to travel, and that we could be home tonight.

   As we stopped in Columbia, SC to eat lunch this afternoon, we started in the door, a girl standing just inside said that we looked like we could use this paper she had in her hand. It turned out to be a buy one get one free entree, so we got to eat for half price. Now that is something to give thanks for.

   We also got home around 8PM, safely, and that is always a thankful moment.

   Hopefully the family in VA is feeling more thankful this evening, and maybe they can even eat tomorrow.