Each year since I began writing this blog, I offer my thoughts, in
one form or another, about being thankful at Thanksgiving. It’s that time of year again, and more than
ever, I am reminded how important it is to pause and reflect on the importance
of what really matters – faith, family, friends, priorities, and the privilege
of living in the greatest country the world has ever known. With those thoughts in mind…
Great Spirit, We Give Thanks for our brave warriors. We thank You for their selfless sacrifice, and
the honorable way in which they serve our great land. Without them, the freedom we cherish would
never survive. Watch over each and every
one of them and their families.
Great Spirit, We Give Thanks for the beauty of Your
creation. As we go about our daily
routines, do not let us forget to pause to admire that which You have created. Let us always respect Your creation enough that
we care for it so that others may enjoy it’s beauty.
Great Spirit, We Give Thanks for the bounty of the
land. All that we hunt and harvest with
our hands, came first from Your hand.
Great Spirit, We Give Thanks for your provision. Let us always be grateful for that which you
provide; too often, we waste our time complaining about what we do not have,
rather than being thankful for the many things we do have. There are so many in this world who would be
grateful to have that which we take for granted.
Great Spirit, We Give Thanks for our friends. The journey of life is empty without good
friends to share both our triumphs and our defeats. Let us always be grateful for the friends in
our lives.
Great Spirit, We Give Thanks for our families. The family is the foundation of our lives
together. Thank You for the joy our
children bring to us, and guide us as we teach them, so that they become all
that You want them to become.
To all of you, your families, and your friends, Happy
Thanksgiving!
Yatehey!
Chief Bald Eagle
Federation
Fire Keeper
