better late then never

thanksgiving |ˌθa ng ksˈgivi ng |
noun
1 the expression of gratitude, esp. to God : he offered prayers in thanksgiving for his safe arrival | he described the service as a thanksgiving.
2 ( Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day) (in North America) an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal including turkey. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621, and is held in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November. A similar holiday is held in Canada, usually on the second Monday in October

For my whole life I have pronounced this day as Thanksgivingday, almost as if it were one word. I feel like this thinking has really diminished the importance and the meaning of this day for me. Sure today doesn’t mark the birth or death of Christ, but it is such an important reminder of something that we sometimes forget to do. In no way is today about pilgrim Indian relations, or the turkey, or wearing top hats with belts around them. Today is a day set aside to remind us of all that the LORD has sacrificed for us, and that we should turn our eyes upwards and give thanks to our God for his unshakable love.

From now on I will make sure that whenever this day roles around my eyes will face upwards, and I will remember that every day should be a day of thanks-giving.