Thanksgiving

Today is Thanksgiving. I am sitting here in my empty apartment. No family near nor friends. I am not close to any of my coworkers or fellow students to go to their home. Times like this makes me wish I went to church on a regular basis.

I get up to heat leftovers in the microwave. Today is about what I am thankful for. Although I am alone, I am thankful for my job as it allows me to have a roof over my head and food for my belly. I am thankful for the opportunity to travel and see the world. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve my country.

Wait...I hear knocking at my door. I go to the door and lo, my neighbors are there.

“We see you are by yourself this holiday. Come and spend it with us. We are more than happy to share it with you. ”

I agree and follow. Walking to their home, I think of how I am thankful for my neighbors. There are dishes upon dishes on the magnificent dining table. We laugh and converse with one another. After dinner, I thank them for inviting me over. This is the start of a wonderful friendship and tradition. More than all, I am thankful for being loved.