As Thanksgiving is upon us, so is our opportunity to be thankful for the many gifts God has given us. 

We always remember to be thankful for our families and our food, our warm homes and the clothes we wear. But let's also take a minute to thank God for the simple things we sometimes take for granted.  When you wake up in the morning, notice the sky and the trees. Try to listen for birds singing and notice the squirrels gathering their food for the winter. God has given us a beautiful world; take a minute to sit, relax and admire it before the rush of travel or the arrival of family. "Recharge your batteries" with a quiet moment and thank God for his generous gifts of earth, sky and life.