November 27, 2024
LizSekerke
About 15 years ago, Chuck and I were traveling through Thermopolis, Wyoming on our motorcycle when we looked up and saw the sun setting just behind this church steeple.
This picture has always reminded me of something my friend, the late Sandee Casey, once shared with me:
"My mom used to tell me that watching a sunset will make you cry because in the perfection that God displays, you long for home with God. Perfection is the evidence that God exists and your soul yearns for that."
When we not only give thanks for the gifts in our own lives....but we desire.....yes DESIRE... to become that gift in other people's lives, just as Sandee so easily was in mine, well....that's when Thanksgiving becomes Thanks-Living. When we are able to tweak the focus of the lens on our own tired eyes onto someone other than ourselves...well, then you have arrived at Thanksgiving. Everything that truly matters in living......comes down to giving.
Thanksgiving....is more than a holiday, friends....it's meant to be ALL our days.
Rest In Peace, my sweet Sandee, and thanks for reminding me to Live Thanks.
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