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"A PERSPECTIVE ON PERSPECTIVES - THOUGHTS ON THOUGHTS"

I know the title of the post sounds redundant if not just silly ... but bear with me.

Long ago, Mark Twain said, "It's what you learn after you know it all that really counts!" Well, in a sense, I tried to "learn it all." I'm in my fifties and have earned five academic degrees. And, you know what? I don't know much. I know a little about almost everything, but not a whole lot about anything.

What I do know I will share on this blog.
I'll try to post once a week.

Thanks for reading.

This is just one pastor's perspective.

Rick Hyde
Pastor
First Baptist Church
England, Arkansas
rickhyde1@hotmail.com

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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

"A PERSPECTIVE ON HOLIDAYS (PART 2) - MORE THOUGHTS ON THANKSGIVING"


1872. One thousand eight hundred and seventy-two. Miles. That’s how far we drove round trip to Waco and then to Kansas City to visit with our children for the Thanksgiving holiday season. Twenty-eight hours. In a PT Cruiser. Seventy-five gallons of gas. Five nights in motels. Twenty meals dining out. That’s a lot of money. And a lot of time. But, like the TV commercial reminds us, even though all of the above things come with a price tag, there is one that is priceless - time with family.

We raised our children to be independent and we accomplished that goal! Our daughter and son-in-law have made a new home in Minnesota. Our son currently lives in Texas with a possible future on the west coast. My wife and I keep the home fires burning in Arkansas. If you’re children live close by, be thankful. But even if they live far away, be thankful. I’m thankful that I live in an age where distance doesn’t have to mean separation. Cars, cell phones, e-mail. We correspond and talk with our children often and travel to visit with them when we can.

Christmas is coming ... and the kids come home! Except this year. Our daughter and son-in-law are taking a cruise in Hawaii. But that’s OK. They both work hard and deserve it. I’m thankful that they have the resources to go. Who knows ... some Christmas in the future mom and dad may do that and leave the kids behind!

Yes, this modern age can be a good time to be alive. Be thankful for your family no matter where they live ... next door, next state, or next country.

This is just one pastor’s (and one father’s) perspective.

Posted by Rick Hyde at 8:12 AM

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