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Thanksgiving

This month I would like to share a poem that was published in Reader's Digest a few years ago.  The poem, which was contributed by Maxine Leffler, reminds us that despite the many stressors in our lives, we have much to be thankful for.

 Thanksgiving

 Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes,
            We have plenty of food to eat.

Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry,
            We have plenty of nice clothes to wear.

And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds in there,
            They were so warm and so comfortable last night.
            I know that many have no bed.

My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom, complete with all the
           splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty lavatory,
           They are so convenient. 

Thank you for this finger smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so
           badly, it has served us faithfully for many, many years.
           It is full of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three
                       meals. 

Thanks you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today,
           It has baked so many things over the years. 

The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing,
            The lawn that needs raking: we all enjoy the yard.

Thank you, Lord, even for that slamming screen door.
            My kids are healthy and able to run and play.

Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says you have richly
           blessed my family.
           I shall do them all cheerfully
           And I shall do them gratefully.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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