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Murphy Martin Commentary
November 24, 2005
"Today is Special"
Some things seem to never change. The political party out of power
in Washington still blames the party in power for everything that
plagues America today. Sagging economy. Skyrocketing medical costs.
A costly war that seemingly will never end. Leaky borders to our
free paradise that allow illegal aliens to enter at will. It's been
going on for years, if the Democrats are in control of the White
House, Republicans are lobbing accusations about the weak do-nothing
leadership in power. If the Republicans are in power, the Democrats
are firing away.
Except for this time of the year---this DAY of the year. This day is
special--it's Thanksgiving Day, a day when people of all political
persuasion in Washington, Austin, Dallas, Bad Breath
Arkansas---wherever we are from we can lay aside our differences and
say thanks for what we have in this great land we call
America.
A little more scarred and scared maybe than usual because of the
ever-changing world that is ours in 2005, but still filled with love
and respect for how we became the land of the free and the home of
the brave and knowing full well we have reached some of our greatest
moments when we seemed to be facing the most trying times.
Most of us can remember from whence we came, whether we were born in
a small town or big city most of us had fiercely loving parents who
worked long and hard so our lives would be better than theirs---and
in the majority of cases our lives have been better. We have had
more food to eat, milk to drink, more and better clothes than our
parents had. Had better educations and anyone who wanted to attend
college could find a way to do that.
We witnessed great successful corporations help fund medical
research and new hospitals where hospitals had never been before.
And we watched diseased people restored to full healthy lives.
We never backed down when attacked and we made our country the only
country in the world where everyone was trying to get IN and no one
was trying to get OUT. Yes today is a special day.
This is the day to pause and give thanks for all we still have as
Americans despite the dastardly acts of 9/11. Despite all the
suicide bombs our gallant men and women dodge in the Middle East .
Despite the horrors left behind by record hurricanes this year.
Despite displaced families who lost everything they owned. Despite
road rage and shameless cell-phone users and even those who tend to
forget this country was built on Trust in God!
So if you can pull yourself away from that Cowboys-Broncos game long
enough, or that delicious turkey dinner, please pause and join me in
thanking Him for all that is good and wonderful in our lives,
health--family--friends. Food for the hungry, warmth from the cold.
Yes today is special! It's Thanksgiving 2005!
May every day in your life be a day of Thanksgiving!
Murphy Martin
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