Terrace Talk

Notes for November

“A Thankful Time”

Thanksgiving began with the1621 harvest feast shared by
Plymouth Colonists and the Wampanoag Native Americans.
Over the years, the traditions evolved into a national holiday
proclaimed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. Today, it is
officially celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

The true meaning of Thanksgiving centers on family
fellowship, gratitude, and sharing with those less fortunate. It is
a quiet moment to focus on gratitude and love. As a young kid
growing up on the farm, our table was always overflowing on
this special day. Farming in the Depression era wasn’t very
profitable, but I was thankful we had plenty to eat.

As we live and break bread together at Saint Anne’s, may we be
reminded of how fortunate we really are. Our life is good!

-Tom Deimler