Hello people, there has been a lot on my mind this past week(Nigeria, job, God) and i have changed my topic four times in the last few days but i have finally decided to write on Thanksgiving.
Its the fourth Thursday in November and officially the American holiday for Thanksgiving(24/11/2011). Its a day set aside by the US government, for every American to observe and give thanks to Almighty God for the many liberties that the country and each citizen enjoys. While i realise that someone reading this is wondering what concerns her/him with an American holiday.
I think its an opportunity for each and everyone of us to take a quick look at 2011, its event (war, natural disasters, drought, joblessness, deaths, sickness) and be grateful to God. One thing that has stood out for me about Thanksgiving is that as much as America tries to decry that there is no God, yet they have a National holiday of thanksgiving to God(Isn't that an irony).
Personally, i have had so many battles to fight (i experienced my first earthquake and hurricane), had so many victories (I completed my masters, interned with the United Nations, worked with great minds in the legal field, my best friend had a distinction in her MBA programme, my friend had a baby) and yet i still battle some demons. However, all i can say is that it has been a great year and i have grown more as a woman.
Likewise, i am sure you all have had some battles and still fighting some now. Whilst i have counted some of my blessings above, i encourage everyone to do the same. Give thanks to God today for the many blessings of this year, do not take any privilege for granted because it could all vanish in a moment (even life itself). Be grateful for friends, family, loved ones, jobs etc.
Enjoy Thanksgiving people and give a poor person enough money to buy himself/herself lunch today.
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Much love,
Tola Elesho
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