Mrs. Jones told her 1st graders to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful. She thought since they all came from poor backgrounds, they would draws turkeys, lavish foods or a dinner table. When she went through them, she saw what she expected except for one picture. A little quiet boy simply drew a hand. The class was intrigued and they kept guessing whose hand it was. Maybe God’s as He gives us everything. Maybe the farmers as they grow the foods and raise the turkeys, Maybe a policeman who protects us. Maybe its’s a hand representing everyone who helps us. So when the kids were off doing other work, Mrs. Jones asked the little boy who’s hand is it. He said it was her’s. She recalled that at times she would take the little boy by the hand as she did with all the children. But she didn’t realize how important that was to this little boy.
We’re all thankful for the big things in life and the many gifts and presents we receive in our life time. But are we aware of the little things that have been done for us? Are we aware of our friendships? Do we recognize the little compliments we receive? Do we recognize what God does for us everyday?
