Monday, October 11, 2010

Thanksgiving Message




 Thanksgiving is a special time. More than just an opportunity to bake and stuff a turkey, it ‘s a time when we gather with family and friends and celebrate the gratitude we ought to feel for our many blessings.  From the Native Peoples of yesteryear to today, peoples around the world, at various times offer thanks. The specific customs vary of course, but the commonalities remind us of what we all have to be thankful.  We decorate our homes. We prepare elaborate feasts. We invite loved ones. And finally we pray. We thank God for our homes, our food, and our loved ones and for Himself. It’s easy to forget how we have to thank God for. This Thanksgiving I’m thanking God for the gift of all of you. It has been a genuine pleasure getting to know you and being your teacher.
God bless you and your family at Thanksgiving and always!

May your stuffing be tasty 

May your turkey plump,

May your potatoes and gravy
 
Have never a lump !
What are you thankful for ? Give at least 5


21 comments:

  1. ~Things I am Thankful For~

    I am thankful for the roof, that lies above my head.
    A home that gives me shelter, and my warm and cozy bed.

    All the bountiful food which I have, to know that I won't hunger.
    My parents have taught me to be polite, ever since I was younger.

    Special people in my life; my family and my friends.
    To realize that their love for me will never ever end.

    For all the blessings and my talents; to know that you're always near.
    That when I'm in doubt or I need help I'll pray and you'll always hear.

    And last but not least my flaws, without them who would I be?
    What makes you different makes you beautiful; my imperfections make me... me.


    -Christine C.

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  2. Thanksgiving limerick poem
    There are many things to be thankful for but are often hard ot see,
    I am thankful for all the members of my family,
    I am also thankful for a sheleter over my head,
    and for my parents who make sure that I am fed,
    But I am especialally thankful for everyone just like you & me!
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    comment on thanksgiving blog
    The blog was very clear on the message of thanksgiving,it showed detail and the real reason of thanksgiving.I often just think of Thanksgiving being just another holiday where there is food, gifts, music etc. After reading this I realized the true meaning of Thanksgiving!

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  3. Wow Christine. Lovely poem...solid rhyming structure and message. Thanks for composing it and sharing it with us!

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  4. There are many things to be thankful for but are often hard to see,
    Ian thankful for all the members of my family,
    I am thankful for I am thankful for a shelter over my head,
    and my parents who make sure that I an fed,
    But most of all I am thankful for everyone like you & ME!
    -DANI

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  5. I am thankful for a family who loves me so,
    I am grateful for food to help me grow,
    I am happy for a house over my head,
    I appreciate a warm cozy bed,
    I love that I have awesome friends.

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  6. Things I'm Grateful For

    What I'm grateful for is my mom and dad,
    They support me at all times, they make me glad.

    This person cares for me, he is my brother,
    I could never replace him with another.

    These people like me, they are my friends,
    They are thoughtful to me, there is no end.

    This person is important to me, she is my grandma,
    She makes me fell alive, like I'm doing the cha,cha.

    These people I love the most, they are my family,
    No matter what I do, they will always be there for me.

    There are a lot of things I'm gratefull for which could fill a humongous book,
    So I've wrote somethings I'm grateful for you to take a look.


    -Adam

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  7. A roof over my head is something I really appreciate,
    To have my own warm bed is extremely great.
    My family’s care for me burns like a roaring fire,
    And God’s love for me shall never ever expire.

    Do not forget Canada, the amazing place where we live,
    The food I eat is provided by my parents who just give and give and give.
    My friends are everything I could ever ask for,
    My health is all I need, not a penny more.

    These are the things I am grateful for!

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  8. Top Five to Thank

    I am thankful to God for giving me a life,
    I am thankful for all the members in my family tree,
    I am thankful for the education not most children can get,
    I am thankful for a warm and cozy bed I am able to sleep on every night,
    but mostly,
    I am thankful for the love that I receive from others, everyday until the end of my time.
    ----------------------------------------------
    It doesn't rhyme, but I am still thankful.

    ~Jodie

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  9. Here are things I'm thankful for,
    I think they are quite neat.
    I really like my house,
    and always having stuff to eat.

    I'm happy to have family,
    We all love each other.
    I'm really,really glad
    to have 2 sisters and 1 brother.

    Clean water is a big one,
    To water all the flowers.
    I love it alot when I need a drink,
    Or when I need a shower.

    All these things remind me,
    Life is worth living.
    To end this poem,
    I say HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

    By,
    Jade

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  10. What i am thankful for:

    I am thankful for the roof that is always above my head,
    I am thankful for my comfy and warm, cozy bed,
    I am thankful for my mom, my dad and even my brothers,
    I am thankful to always have one another,
    I am thankful for God who has gave me all of this!

    THANK YOU!
    -Tiff.h

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  11. Things I'm Grateful For

    I am thankful for all the food that we get,that
    some children can't have.
    I am thankful for all our safety.
    I am thankful that all of my family is healthy.
    I am thankful for all the love I get from all my friends and family.
    The most thing I am thankful for is God giving me life and giving shelter to other people.

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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  12. 5 things I am thankful for

    I am thankful God for my parents so very much
    They have an immensly loving touch

    I am thankful God for shelter in the night
    That keep's me safe t'ill morning light

    I am thankful God for the food I recieve
    Also for all I achieve

    I am thankful God for the people around me
    They are the ones who make me ,me

    Last but not least God i'm thankful for all you grant
    C'uz of you I don't know the word can't

    -LAUREN.B

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  13. The five things that I am thankful for is

    My Family,
    The many Sports I do,
    The house that I live in,
    The food that me and my family share,
    And all my friends.

    Gio F.

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  14. Thanksgiving poem

    I thank God for my friends and family,
    because without them I definitely could not be me.

    I thank God for my possessions I have obtained,
    because it shows people that I have gained.

    I thank God indoor plumbing every time I go to the washroom,
    because if I did not have that I probably would have faced doom.

    I thank God for endless possibilities in my life,
    because I do anything in the world with a wife.

    Finally I thank God I am not a ghost,
    because then I would not be here making this post.
    -Sean D.

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  15. Blessings

    I count my many blessings everyday,
    The privilege of a bed, at night so warm I lay.
    God’s hand protects me from the rain, the snow, the hail,
    He’s the one and only for us will never fail.

    I am grateful for the buzzing bees, the changing leaves, the hugs from the sun,
    The blooming flowers that show their beauty to everyone.
    For the crystal water that we dearly need,
    That nurtures a single tiny seed.

    For when my tummy noisily grumbles and moans,
    I am able to nibble on cookies and blueberry scones.
    For the berries and plums that I gnaw on for a snack,
    I thank the Lord daily that food isn’t something I lack.

    When I am having troubles or feeling down,
    I always have my loved ones that will turn it around.
    All these wonderful things, I have the pleasure to share,
    With my loving, lively, loyal family and friends everywhere!

    Christina Z

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  16. I'm thankful that all my family members are with me though out my life.

    I'm thankful that i have food and shelter.

    I'm thankful for all my great friends and bffl's XD.

    I'm thankful for all my talents that God has blessed me with
    I'm thankful that i can play sports like soccer hockey etc...

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  17. 5 things I am grateful for are
    Family
    Friends
    Food
    Shelter
    and Life

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  18. the 5 things that I'm grateful for on thanksgiving is...
    all my family and friends
    all the food and shelter that i have
    all the gifts God blessed me with
    all the sports that i play
    everybody who got me to where i am now

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  19. Thank You God

    I thank God for all this food
    Because that is what keeps us in a good mood.
    For the turkey that everyone eats
    And all the other sugary treats.

    I am happy to have a nice warm house
    And there is one for even a small mouse.
    God gave me a nice safe home
    And one for all the creatures in every biome.

    My family has had a lot of fun times
    That happiness had helped me with these rhymes.
    My family is what keeps me grounded
    Because we are always safely surrounded.

    Life is a gift that we all know
    Now it is time to let I show.
    I thank God because God made me
    With a nose, a mouth and a right and left knee.

    On this day of Thanksgiving
    I thank God for all that is living.
    For every bird and every tree
    And all the people that are free

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  20. I am thankful for ALL the blessings God has given me. I am thankful for having a loving family that is ALWAYS there by my side to support me. I am thankful for my loving mother. I am thankful for all the friends I have. I am thankful that I have a roof to live under. I am thankful that my parents could still afford to put food on the table. I am thankful for having a GREAT teacher ;D I am thankful for all the talents that God blessed me with. I am thankful for everything my parents have baught me. I am thankful for my skateboard ! (: I am thankful for everything other people don't have. I am thankful for the fact that im still living and breathing 'till this day :D <3

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  21. i am thankful for my parents that love me, the roof over my head, the clothes i get to wear, the food i can eat, and electricity for lights and stuff

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