Thursday morning, I will be preparing food for a Thanksgiving dinner, just like many people will be. I will be with my family enjoying a feast and conversation, just like many people will be. That evening may be for relaxing, decorating for Christmas, or anything, just like many people's will be. I will go to bed thankful for the family still here to celebrate; I will be thankful that we are not hungry; I will be thankful for many things, just like many people will be. Friday morning, however, I will not be in line at 3:00 in the morning; I will not be fighting people for the latest piece of technology or "it" toy; I will not spend a bank load of hard earned money materializing Christmas, just like many people will. Friday afternoon, I will not be beaten up, frazzled, nor will I have exhausted the family resources or maxed-out any credit cards, just like many people will. Friday evening, I will be thankful I can see through the glitz and glitter to the real meaning of Christmas; I will be thankful for a family that understands why I have not bought them truckloads of expensive gifts, unlike many people.
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