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November 26, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz ) -
Atlanta, GA --
On a recent trip, my family visited Stone Mountain, Georgia. As we walked
the trails surrounding the park, I couldn’t help but notice the vibrant
colors of the leaves and the smell and feel of the cool, crisp air.
Subsequently, I was reminded of the fast approaching holiday, Thanksgiving.
Quickly, my mind was flooded with fond memories of family trips to grandma’s
house, laughter, good food, and storytelling around the dining room table.
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Considering that Thanksgiving Day is tomorrow, I thought it
might be important to reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving. The
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines thanksgiving as the act of giving
thanks or a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness. The
American Heritage Dictionary recognizes thanksgiving as an expression of
gratitude. Dictionary.com notes thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks;
grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially, to God; an
expression of thanks and a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine
favor or kindness. With that said, Thanksgiving entails much more than a
turkey dinner and pumpkin pie!
It’s comforting to know that as Americans, we have a day designated
solely for expressing gratitude for our freedoms: a day set aside to openly
acknowledge the blessings in our lives. It is a time to celebrate the home
and family. And as we do, let us be reminded of the words offered by our
35th president, John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never
forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by
them.”
About The Author
In August 2007, Sarah Aust joined The SearchLogix Group as a part-time
research assistant, where she provides full research and administrative
support. Sarah was born and raised in Southern Michigan. She is a graduate
of the University of Oklahoma where she earned her degree in Communication,
with a minor in Health and Sports Science. She moved to Georgia three years
ago and lives with her family in the Atlanta area.
When Sarah is not working in the office, you can find her personal
training at her local YMCA. She enjoys teaching adults and children how to
improve their health through exercise and diet. Sarah also likes to travel
and loves spending time with her husband and two children.
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Sarah Gerstenlauer
Executive Assistant
The SearchLogix Group "We Build Better Companies"
770.517.2660 x18
www.searchlogixgroup.com
www.thedailyrecruiter.com
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