When I moved to England the American holiday of Thanksgiving became just another Thursday in November Although I created a feast the weekend after I longed to be with family and friends on the day Yet I understood that my longings weren rsquo t unique to me We all yearn to be with people dear to us on special occasions and holidays And even when we rsquo re celebrating we may miss someone who rsquo s not with us or we may pray for our fractured family to be at peace During these times praying and pondering the wisdom of [... more]