Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving 2020. At the big thanksgiving feast in my family, we have the tradition of going around the table and having each person mention one thing they are thankful for that year. We did not gather with family this year, but I still reflected what I am thankful for in 2020.
Here are a few things:
- Healthcare workers in hospitals, care facilities and labs
- Those working on better treatments and vaccines and those participating in clinical trials. People donating plasma to help the sick.
- People serving the ever-growing population of homeless, hungry and unemployed.
- People working in counseling and treatment centers.
- Political leaders willing to make tough decisions to keep people safe.
- People who are staying home when they can and wearing a mask and distancing when they go out.
- Teachers and students adjusting to Zoom classrooms
- People who are finding creative ways to make music and to share it.
Personally, I am grateful for:
- Having been called to serve at St. Michael and All Angels
- Having a healthy family and a college freshman making the best of a less than ideal first year.
- Parishioners who continue to reach out to each other, calling, sending notes, knitting shawls and praying for each other.
- A great parish staff
- Parishioners who say yes when asked to serve on a committee or help with a project.
- People who continue to do outreach during challenging times
- Bike rides and walks on the beach.
- The gift of living in such a beautiful place.
- People understanding that I also make mistakes
And I am most grateful to God who walks with us every step of the way and who gives us the gift of love incarnate, Jesus Christ. What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving?
Peace, +Bill
