On this day of thanks,

may you be blessed

with the love of family–

family of birth

or family of choice…

with shelter and food…

with clothing to keep warm…

On this day of thanks,

may we remember

those not so blessed…

and not turn our eyes

or our backs

in fear or anger…

On this day of thanks,

may we be reminded

we are all children of one God

who created us all…

may we be reminded

we all have the same needs…

may we be reminded

that in blessing

we are blessed.