To our good friends near and far. The next few days,
starting tonight or tomorrow, will refresh us and help us to remember our
blessings. There are many stories of the first Thanksgiving, some of which may
be slightly modified, but the point is, we are a rich, abundant nation, with a
grateful disposition. So, we celebrate and give thanks for what we have, who we
are, what we believe, and our friends and neighbors, even strangers. Why?
Because we want to. Its our nature. Its not a party, its a response.
America is an idea, not a place. That's why it has lasted so
long and been so influential. We are as concerned about Truth, individualism,
our fellow man (including those beyond our borders) as we are about our own
survival and growth. Our faith heritage has guided our behavior and values, and
we continue to exercise that over 200 years later, in its various forms and
traditions. Our differences are our strength, not a weakness. It is through the
multitude of woven fabric of our society that we are able to be as great as we
are. And humble. Its why the world looks to us in trouble, even these days. And
its why some risk life and limb to get here, for a better tomorrow, for the
benefit of their kin, some of whom aren't even born yet.
Happy Thanksgiving America! Our best days are yet to come! Share
what we have in common, and rejoice in our differences, because it all works
together.
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