I thought my first Thanksgiving would be the best I would ever have. On that day, this kid who suffered from malnutrition, who knew nothing of what a Thanksgiving dinner was, let alone what the Thanksgiving holiday was about got an education. For the last few years after my mother passed, the only thing I had close to the Thanksgiving dinner my mother made was when my sister made it after my mother passed away.
So I have a new family. They have welcomed me with open arms and I accepted it. More evident of their acceptance of me was not only having me to help them out (cleaning up, cracking a few eggs for Deviled Eggs, etc.), but I was honored when I was asked to carve the turkey. Before I could say yes, I stepped away and I cried like a baby! I didn't know how to take it other than the honor it was given. I stopped, and I thanked God for blessing me with this family.
You really have no idea what it means to be a rich man when you do not have a penny to your name. Money may make the world go 'round, but it's family that stabilizes your world. As I'm writing these words, I'm trying to fight back tears because I am the happiest that I have ever been.
To my Lord and my Savior Jesus Christ, I thank you for blessing me time and again. I don't deserve all that you have given me, yet you continue to bless me. I thank you, I worship you and I magnify you Holy name. Amen.
To my wife, I thank you for loving me and receiving my love.
To Pretty Princess and your children, you guys are amazing. I appreciate you all and love you all.
Here's a Thanksgiving lesson for everyone to remember: If you have a family--not necessarily Mom, Dad, brother, sister, etc., but those who are close to you that you can call your family, those who really care about you and you about them, you are rich. I learned that lesson on this day of Thanksgiving and I am so glad I did.
