April 25, 2013

The first winter the pilgrims spent in their new Home was very cold. Food was in short supply. Some days they only had enough food for each person to have five kernels of corn for the day. But spring came, they planted food and it grew. From then on, when a time of Thanksgiving came around, the Pilgrims put five kernels of corn on each plate and used them to remind themselves of their blessings. Let us also remember:

• The first kernel reminds us of God’s love and care for us.
• The second kernel reminds us of our love for each other.
• The third kernel reminds us of the autumn beauty around us.
• The fourth kernel reminds us of our family, friends and co-workers.
• The fifth kernel reminds us we are free people.

– Author Unknown