November 22, 2008 we went to a Thanksgiving special in Lenexa KS. The event was sponsored by the Shawnee Mission Medical Center.
It was such a privilege to witness the performance of the Kansas City Symphony Brass Ensemble, Union College Unionaires, UMKC Heritage Chorale and the Choir of Lenexa Christian Center.
The evening was made more remarkable by the performance of the commedian Mark Lowry who wrote the song "Mary Did You Know".
Mark is a member of the group the Gaither Show.
More things to be thankful for
Be thankful for the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means you have enough to eat.
Be thankful for the mess you clean up after a party, because it means you have been surrounded by friends.
Be thankful for the taxes you pay, because it means you're employed.
Be thankful that your lawn needs mowing and your windows need fixing, because it means you have a home.
Be thankful for your heating bill, because it means you are warm.
Be thankful for the laundry, because it means you have clothes to wear.
Be thankful for the space you find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means you can walk.
Be thankful for the lady who sings off-key behind you in church, because it means you can hear.
Be thankful when people complain about the government, because it means we have freedom of speech.
Be thankful for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means you're alive.
Be thankful for the mess you clean up after a party, because it means you have been surrounded by friends.
Be thankful for the taxes you pay, because it means you're employed.
Be thankful that your lawn needs mowing and your windows need fixing, because it means you have a home.
Be thankful for your heating bill, because it means you are warm.
Be thankful for the laundry, because it means you have clothes to wear.
Be thankful for the space you find at the far end of the parking lot, because it means you can walk.
Be thankful for the lady who sings off-key behind you in church, because it means you can hear.
Be thankful when people complain about the government, because it means we have freedom of speech.
Be thankful for the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means you're alive.
THANKSGIVING
A song says "there is so much for which to be thankful" indeed there are so many things that need to be thankful for and there are so many things that we take for granted too. This thanksgiving may we take time to count our blessings and give back to the One who gave us all life's blessings the thanks He deserve.
Be thankful…
That you don’t already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
~ Author Unknown ~
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
~ Author Unknown ~
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