Zach's Grandpa
Old Mossy Horns
I really couldn't put a mark on the calendar as to exactly when I realized that it's the simple day to day things that I am most thankful for. I can for sure put a mark on every day now that there is more time in the rearview mirror than through the windshield. Things like family, my bride, and a good home have always been at the top of the list of my blessings.
I guess it's normal for us when we are young to take our health for granted. Being on the short side of the seventies and headed toward eighty with the health to do what I've always done is a blessing I am thankful for every minute of every day.
I've heard it said that there comes a time when about all a man has left are his memories. I guess there is some truth to that and I'm thankful for all the wonderful memories that I have and all the ones still to be made. I am thankful that I've been blessed to see a lot, do a lot, and know a lot of people.
I remember two of my great grandmothers, so I've seen the passing of three generations. I am thankful for the teachings of ethics and hard work to accomplish whatever that each of those people left me.
The other day I was sitting in a tree stand, no deer in sight, cold morning but I had the clothes to stay comfortable, so from my pack I retrieved a peanut butter sandwich. As I ate it, I thought "man this is the best peanut butter sandwich I've ever eaten". Trying to figure out why it was so good I realized that it was no different than all of the peanut butter sandwich's I've eaten before. What made this one different was the fact that I was taking the time to enjoy it and appreciate the blessing of being where I was doing what I loved to do.
So my advice to the younger generation is to slow your life down if you can, believe me it goes by too fast on it's own. Be thankful for the memories that you are making today and every day. Take nothing for granted in this life because nothing is promised beyond the moment you are living. Enjoy your turkey, or maybe your peanut butter sandwich, as if you've never had it before and never will again.
Happy Thanksgiving and may blessings be yours.
ZG
I guess it's normal for us when we are young to take our health for granted. Being on the short side of the seventies and headed toward eighty with the health to do what I've always done is a blessing I am thankful for every minute of every day.
I've heard it said that there comes a time when about all a man has left are his memories. I guess there is some truth to that and I'm thankful for all the wonderful memories that I have and all the ones still to be made. I am thankful that I've been blessed to see a lot, do a lot, and know a lot of people.
I remember two of my great grandmothers, so I've seen the passing of three generations. I am thankful for the teachings of ethics and hard work to accomplish whatever that each of those people left me.
The other day I was sitting in a tree stand, no deer in sight, cold morning but I had the clothes to stay comfortable, so from my pack I retrieved a peanut butter sandwich. As I ate it, I thought "man this is the best peanut butter sandwich I've ever eaten". Trying to figure out why it was so good I realized that it was no different than all of the peanut butter sandwich's I've eaten before. What made this one different was the fact that I was taking the time to enjoy it and appreciate the blessing of being where I was doing what I loved to do.
So my advice to the younger generation is to slow your life down if you can, believe me it goes by too fast on it's own. Be thankful for the memories that you are making today and every day. Take nothing for granted in this life because nothing is promised beyond the moment you are living. Enjoy your turkey, or maybe your peanut butter sandwich, as if you've never had it before and never will again.
Happy Thanksgiving and may blessings be yours.
ZG