Retirement came early for me but not by choice.

I prayed for better health but God seemed to not hear my voice.

Over the course of my years I have suffered many afflictions.

For a time it seemed that self pity would be one of my addictions.

Life has not always seemed to be fair but did I really think it would?

I tried to avoid pain and disappointment but did I really believe I could?

But by the age of sixty-two I had learned to look around

And as I looked within myself, here is what I found.

No matter how much I have felt that I have had to endure

There is always someone not far who has had to tolerate more.

When I find myself feeling sorry for poor little me

I remind myself of the hardships that could be.

Now I use the heartbreaks as a way to share with others

The fact that Gods love reigns on high with him as our father we are all brothers.

We can share each others pain but more importantly

We can share our faith; though we do not always do so unfortunately.

Let us take time as Thanksgiving approaches once more

To remind ourselves of the good things God has in store.

Love one another and never fail to forgive.

For as Gods chosen people we in harmony can forever live.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!