The expression “Thanks be to God!” is said every Sunday at the conclusion of our 10:30 am service at St. Martin’s in the Fields Episcopal Church. It is so true all the time, but especially this week. Our tradition in the United States for centuries has been to set aside a national holiday to join family and friends in celebration of all of our blessings. I, for one, have been fortunate to have blessings too numerous to count for these many years. My “Thank You” list is so long that I cannot begin to imagine how life would be without my blessings. While everyone has troubles, some more than others, we can all take a moment, not just on Thanksgiving, but every single day, to thank the good Lord for all the wonderful things He has done for us. So thanks be to God!