Drinking From My Saucer By John Paul Moore

I've never made a fortune and it's probably too late now. But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way, I'm reaping better than I sowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I don't have a lot of riches, and sometimes the going's tough.

But I've got loved ones around me, and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings, and the mercies He's bestowed. I'm drinking from my saucer, 'cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong, My faith wore somewhat thin. But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again.

So God, help me not to gripe about the tough rows that I've hoed.

I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength & courage, when the way grows steep & rough. I'll not ask for other blessings, I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy, to help others bear their loads.

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed.

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Thanksgiving 2019

T H A N K Y O U

If you concentrate on finding whatever is

good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly

be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures

the soul."

For it is not only the

greatest

Giving Thanks—How It All Began

The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock on December

11, 1620. Only 46 of the original 102 survived the

winter. The Wampanoags helped the settlers build

homes, gather food, hunt, fish, plant, and harvest

crops. The harvest of 1621 was so bountiful the

remaining colonists celebrated. The Wampanoags and

the Pilgrims feasted for three days. The celebration

was more of a traditional English harvest festival than the

Thanksgiving we know today. It isn't known if turkey

was served. The word “turkey" as used by the Pilgrims

meant any wild owl. It is also unlikely pumpkin pie was

served although boiled pumpkin was on the menu.

The feast also included fish, berries, lobster, clams,

wild goose, duck, and venison.

On June 20, 1676, the town council of Charlestown,

Massachusetts voted to proclaim June 29 as a day of

thanksgiving. This celebration was in part to recognize

the colonists' recent victory over the natives and as

such the Native Americans were not included in the

festivities. October 1777 marked the first time all 13

colonies joined in a thanksgiving celebration

commemorating victory over the British at Saratoga. In 1789, George

Washington proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving, although many felt

the hardships suffered by the Pilgrims did not warrant a national holiday. *

In 1863, President Lincoln proclaimed the last

Thursday in November as a national day of

Thanksgiving. President Franklin Roosevelt later

moved the date to the next to the last Thursday in an

effort of creating a longer Christmas shopping season.

Public up roar caused it to be moved back to the

original date and in 1941 the U.S. Congress

sanctioned the fourth Thursday in November as the

legal holiday.

* It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the evidence of Almighty God, to

obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his

Protection." George Washington in his Presidential Proclamation, Oct 3,

1789.

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving www.usathanksgiving.com/ Facts for Features: Thanksgiving Day www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2017/thanksgiving.html The First Thanksgiving www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/ History: Thanksgiving www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving 10 Reasons Why Thanksgiving Is Important Not To Bypass www.theodysseyonline.com/10-reasons-why-thanksgiving-is-important-not-to-bypass

Recipes Best Thanksgiving Ever www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/thanksgiving/

Ginger Snap Pumpkin Pie www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/gingersnap-pumpkin-pie

Pumpkin Crisp www.annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/kitchen-mailbox-pumpkin-crisp/

Quick and Easy Cranberry Sauce southernfood.about.com/od/cranberryrelishrecipes/r/r71120j.htm

Suggested Reading The 12 Best Thanksgiving Books for Children www.thoughtco.com/best-thanksgiving-books-for-children-627612 Books About Thanksgiving in Literature www.thoughtco.com/books-about-thanksgiving-in-literature-741606