Happy Thanksgiving, Greyhawk (and to the entire Greyhawk family as well as the entire Mudville Gazette community).

I know this may sound corny, but Mel Gibson's Braveheart has been on cable lately and I have been watching it (for probably the 100th+ time) and have taken many other things from the movie, by paying more attention to the dialogue instead of the storyline and action scenes. What struck me, among other scenes, was this one, in which he is speaking with the Princess of Wales for the first time:

Princess of Wales: I hear you have been given the title of knight.

William Wallace: I have been given nothing. God makes men who they are.

With that sentiment, I thank God today for making the men and women of the US military who they are. Who then, in turn, inspire the rest of us to become better people in our daily lives.

Keep up the good work, sir.

Happy Thanksgiving, GH. And Happy Thanksgiving to the special group, too. Miss you guys.

Happy Thanks Giving to one of my favorite milblog families.

Giving my Thanks for all of you in our Military services...Stay strong;and God Bless.

We missed you today. All the young Greyhawks are doing great. Also Mrs. Greyhawk. And all the others joining us today. We will expect you here next Thanksgiving. Love you, stay safe, Mom

Happy Thanksgiving! Please tell everyone that we all support and believe in you. We are all eternally grateful for your courage and sacrifice.

Below is the prayer that I will give prior to our meal.

Oh merciful God,

May we all enjoy this meal and time together understanding that we are blessed to all be together here and safe during this holiday. Please help us to be mindful of those who are enduring ongoing conflict far from home in remote places without the comfort of family or even a warm meal on this day of celebration.

Lord, Protect our soldiers with your mighty shield and give them the strength necessary to perform their missions surely, swiftly and safely. Make their aim true and their methods superior against all enemies.

Be with our soldiers and give them assurance that you are watching over their families and loved ones in their absence. Make their minds clear from evil distractions. Lord I pray that they all feel and are comforted by your endless presence and enduring love.

Lord I pray for the Iraqi people so that you may strengthen their resolve to stand with our brave soldiers against the evil being perpetrated against them.

As we gather this Thanksgiving Holliday may we all be reminded of our soldiers great sacrifices for us all. May All Mighty God show our soldiers and their families our true gratefulness for our abundant blessing of freedom which so many around the world may never come to know.

God, please comfort the wives, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins of all our soldiers in harms way during this time of celebration. Make their hearts quiet and calm knowing your loving protection stands strongly between their precious gift and evil. Help them to enjoy this holiday served to them by the shameless acts of those that came before our time.

Lord, finally, comfort and surround President Bush with the assurance you gave David as he stood before Goliath so that he will not be distracted from hand-in-pocket hecklers whom have yet to be saved. Shine your bright light down his chosen path and illuminate his choices so that history will prove his efforts true and that no one has died in vein.

For these things I pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.

Amen.
The Beals Family
Amity, Oregon
Thanksgiving Holiday Wishes

Hello Mr Greyhawk,

We missed you at dinner, had an empty spot for you at the table. It was quite a spread. Filled up on tur-duck-hen (awesome) and pie, can not move now, ugh.

The hunds are having sooo much fun. Kids will be horseback riding today and the boys are going out to shoot. While me and your mother will be venturing out foolishly to shop the "After Thanksgiving sales". Wish you were here.

Haven't got access to the site (didn't bring usb stick) and had diffictulties logging in for email, so may use littlest greyhawks since she can get thru.

Glad you snuck on to do a post ;~)

Love You.

XXXOOO

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, GH.

I sent several text messages through the ASY promo and then neglected to hit the milblogs to say thanks and God bless to my favorite bloggers, so here it is a day late: thank you and your family, too, for the work you do that helps keep us safe and free. Your dedication and devotion earn my admiration every day.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of the Greyhawks.

Happy Thanks Giving to one of my favorite milblog families............ : )