We are fast approaching the holiday of Thanksgiving in America. It is a time when we are to be grateful of the blessings that we have received. It has its roots as being a autumn harvest festival starting with the Plymouth Pilgrims in 1621. There are even records of previous Thanksgivings held at St. Augustine in Florida beginning in 1565, but the Pilgrims are most remembered.
On a lighter note, some in 2008 are simply thankful that the presidential election is over, and the end to constant bombardment in the media of sound bites and commercials trying to sway voters.
This has been a very trying year for many. The stock market is down more than 40%, the economy has been sluggish at best and with a very dim outlook on the near future. What do we have to be grateful for?
Let's just start with the basics. Each of us are still alive and breathing. Nearly everyone of us certainly look like we have not missed a meal in some time. Most of us have loving and caring families that despite differences, tend to make up and come together for the holidays. Most of us have jobs or a way to earn an income for the time being at least. Providing for our families has always been a priority even dating back far before the Pilgrims. And on a more spiritual sense, most believe in a loving God that will provide for our needs.
Despite all that will seem to be the bleakest of times, there are always things to be thankful for. To fall back to the analogy of the half-full glass, there are always positives to be looked at in every situation. Perception is a very personal thing as I have pointed out before. You control what you think and respond, no one else does. When you think otherwise, you are out of control. You become a slave to the situation or person. Exercise your brain. Exercise your freedom to choose.
As always, the choice is yours.
I ask again, what do you have to be grateful for?
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:1 (KJV)
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Email: DeltaInspire@panama-vo.com
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMENTS. I THINK IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE REMEMBER OUR BLESSING AT ALL TIMES. WE MUST GIVE THANKS WHEN BLESSINGS ABOUND AND WHEN THEY CEASE. PERHAPS WHEN WE DO THIS ON A REGULAR BASIS GOD WILL MOVE HIS HAND AND BLESS US AGAIN.
Delta,
I hope that all is well with you. I have a question that I hope you'll be able to help me with.
I'm interested in purchasing silver coins. Not too much, maybe a $1,000 worth to start with. I have no idea of how to do this properly. I also want to take custody of the coins, I do not trust the banks.
Any ideas, suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
~~ G
BrotherGee, I would suggest www.kitco.com to start with. I've personally used them before and I was referred to them by someone in the mining industry as a broker with integrity. You can purchase 1 oz silver coins or 100 oz bars. These are just a few options with Kitco.
If you would like to discuss this further, contact me at my email address to discuss this further - DeltaInspire@panama-vo.com.
Delta Inspire
Thank you for responding, Delta. I will be contacting you via "back channels" for further discussion.
~~ G
BrotherGee, I have not received an email yet. I just wanted to post a comment because that email service has been having problems lately.
Delta Inspire
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