Noticed a web site today on the importance of teaching children the meaning of Thanksgiving. When we think of Thanksgiving, family is often the first thought that comes to mind. For me, it is often about my mother and many of the small traditions she included in the holiday, as I grew up in our family.
We agree with Stacey ...
Thanksgiving is all about God
and thanking him for the gifts of life, love, joy, and more. Yes, we get to see
family and friends and we get to eat a great meal. But our central purpose
should be to give thanks to God. Hmmm, maybe Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday
after all. - Stacey Schifferdecker
A good read heading into the Thanksgiving week is the following article on the web.
Teaching Children The Meaning of Thanksgiving - Stacey Schifferdecker
We welcomed our oldest home for this week from college. Further, the Cedar Rapids Community Schools offer our children a week off for both Thanksgiving and the end of the first trimester of the 2009-10 academic year. Thanksgiving provides a great opportunity to reflect ...
By the way, did you know that academic studies show that thankful people
have higher vitality, more optimism, and less stress and depression than the
population as a whole? How great is it that something we should do anyway
actually makes us healthier and happier people. What a wonderful legacy we can
leave our children by teaching them to be thankful each and every day of their
lives. - Stacey Schifferdecker
Carole and I took a drive down to Wapello County today to visit with Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and others. We encourage you to learn more about Mariannette in the coming year. We are very thankful of Mariannette. We look forward to the good news she is planning to deliver shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday to Iowans living in the 2Nd Congressional District.
peace
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