I miss this time of year there. The brisk fall days, the family gatherings, the excellent food, the rain–wait, don't miss that to much.
I suppose that I should have planned ahead this year, and put together a feast. That would have been fun, but a lot of work. I am not sure what we will do, but probably not much. I am okay with that, too. I can be thankful without turkey and gravy.
So, since I won't be with the family around the dinner table, here are some things I am thankful for:
- My wife.
- Her family.
- My family.
- Friends.
- I have work this year!
- It is much cooler here than it was last year this time.
- The internet (so I can communicate with friends and family).
In honor of Thanksgiving, here is a little entertainment (If you are on a dial-up connection, that link might not be much fun.) to get you in the mood of being thankful.
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Dear Karl,
ReplyDeleteYour list was very sweet!
I guess we Brazilians should be more thankful to the Lord.
I will make my own list right now:
1. I thank God for Jesus and for revealing himself to me.
2. I am thankful for my family (wife, parents, siblings, Yluscka, my 5 years-old niece, and in-laws).
3. I am thankful for you, Karl, and for Nádya (although you were included on the last item)
4. I am thankful for a though year (another one) of tough learning.
5. I am thankful for all of those who decided to love me despite of my awkwardness.
6. I am SO thankful to be alive!
That order is completely randomic.
Hi Karl,
ReplyDeleteIt may be a little late for this suggestion, but if you have any contacts with the missionaries in Teresina, they usually have a T-Day dinner with all the trimmings! Maybe you can crash their party!
Al
I second what the above commenter said. When I lived in Chile, I had a great Thanksgiving meal with all the missionaries that worked at the church I was attending!
ReplyDeleteAllan, thanks for your contribution: Both to my life, and to this blog.
ReplyDeleteAl and Sarah, we will see what works out. I actually have not been in contact with any missionaries since I have been here. I don't know who they are, or where they live.