Giving Thanks

Going home for Thanksgiving is something that I have been looking forward to all semester. Ever since I have been here, I have slowly come to appreciate all the things about home. Not only is the weather miles better, but I miss my friends, my parents, my cat, my favorite restaurants, and of course the beach! As I reflected on all the things I missed, I came to find that these were all the things I was thankful for. I always found it hard to count my blessings and give thanks during the season because I had a hard time discerning between blessings and things that I had brought upon myself. But when I look at it now, its obvious that everything around me is a blessing. My clothes, my bed, the opportunity to attend a University, the laptop I am typing on, the ability to type, and even access to the internet. The hymn Count Your Blessings is one of my favorites around this time of year. I wish I could count them all, but I don't think I can count that high!