November 26, 2011.

Thanksgiving week and it's been a busy week.  We went to my brothers for Thanksgiving Day, then stopped at my mom's for dessert.  (don't ask..small family feud going on)  Last evening we ventured up to Chicago for a birthday celebration.  It is Chris' dads 86th birthday.  We met the rest of the family at a restaurant called Greek Islands.  Probably not a good choice for yesterday.  Being black Friday and downtown Chicago, the place was packed!  We didn't have to wait as long as others because one of the owners is an uncle of my nephews.  Had a yummy dinner and a nice visit.  

Today is Thanksgiving Dinner number two with Chris' mom.  There will only be six of us today. 

It's funny the odd thoughts that come to my mind at different times.  I was peeling potatoes this morning for the dinner and running the water faucet to fill the pan.  It came to my mind that there are a lot of people in the world who clean, running water is not available for them.   And it's something most of us take for granted, and don't thank God for.  

A recent saying I've heard is..."What would happen if I woke up tomorrow with only the things I thanked God for yesterday."  

Makes one think.  Do we thank God everyday for all that we have?  Or do we moan and groan for the things we have not.  I know I don't thank God enough.  It is something I am striving to change.  Just like that water coming from the faucet.  I'm am very grateful to God for the luxury of clean, running water.