Let me begin by offering an apology to anyone who has stopped by here, only to find such old stuff.  I will only say that I have come through the storm and am now ready to resume writing on a more consistant basis.

So, it's the "day after Thanksgiving".  The day after we all eat much more than we should.  The day after we've spent a small fortune on air fair, gas or whatever form of transportation you chose to travel home to be with loved ones.  The day after the most travelled holiday in America, exceeding Christmas and Easter.   This is the day after we as a nation, stop to reflect on the goodness of the Lord and say "Thank you" for the manifold blessings we have received.

Perhaps, like me, you are thankful to see another Thanksgiving Day.  You have come through some harrowing, traumatic experience.  Perhaps, there is a loved one whom you nearly lost this past year, but yet, there they were sitting around your table for one more Holiday.  Or, perhaps, you are remembering a loved one with Thanksgiving, knowing that they are now with the Lord and have entered into their reward.

Yet, this is the day after and it has completely different meaning to the business community - this is "Black Friday"!  The official opening of the Christmas Shopping Season.  Today, the greed and materialism begins, as parents, grand-parents and others make the mad dash to get those "most wanted" gifts  while supplies last.  We have seen in years past that these can be some dangerous days depending upon the amount of hype which has been created around certain toys.  The release of the much awaited Play Station3 may cause a stir.  Is it not ironic that such a day falls right after the most reverent of national holidays?  We take a moment to give some sort of obligatory thanks but pour out in thousands and full of zeal to make sure we get the best and the most.   

It's the day after Thanksgiving and we intend to let it be another day of Thanksgiving.  Do you ever get tired or wearied by hearing your children asl for more and more stuff, expecially after you've seen them receive much in a short period of time.  Such as on Christmas mHe orning, when they've opened 15 boxes and are still looking for more.  Then let one of them say, "I didn't get,,,"  and there comes a drop in your stomache.  Not because you feel bad for the child, but because you are astonished at the selfishness (which we are all capable of)  Yet, your heart drops because instead of hearing requests or complaints for more, you were looking for, and rightfully so, an expression or thankfullness and appreciation.

Well, God is the most intelligent Being in the Universe.  Imagine His heart as He watches our behavior on the planet.  Instead of living lives that express thankfulness, we are always seeking for more.  Yet, He loves us and desires to bless us with good gifts.

Let this be the Thanksgiving Day after Thanksgiving Day!