Happy Thanksgiving UPDATE: Hey, leave your thanks here

On this Thanksgiving Day we all have much to be thankful for. I am of course thankful for all of you who have made this year so wonderful, with your comments, participation in the chat room, and phone calls. But for me there’s so much more.

I am thankful of course for my family, my mom and her support, listening on line every day, and my brothers who participate through texts and e-mails and offer good commentary … of course the Sound Off Sister who has done so much for the show and all of us through her meticulous examination of all of the health care bills, and then offering her commentary, even as she suffered through the personal loss of her husband, Rip.

But I want to make special mention of three people who changed my life. My longtime friend, one time boss, Liz Godbout and my son, who together helped save my life in January. Even though I tried to convince them all I was fine, both Liz and Chris knew better and on that Thursday night scrambled to get me help. Without the two of them, this blog might have a different ending.

It was Liz who ultimately called her brother, Dr. Mike Grey, chief of medicine at The Hospital of Central Connecticut, and, as only a sister can do, convinced him to get to my house that night. But it was Dr Grey’s immediate care and concern, not to mention his amazing knowledge (thanks Harvard) that has pulled me through and kept me going. I guess, in a way, I am most thankful for him. He is an amazing Doctor and I am forever indebted. Oh yes, and his Mom, for bringing him and his sister into this world.

I leave you with George Washington’s Thanksgiving Day proclamation delivered in 1789.

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me to “recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:”

Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enable to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the 3d day of October, A.D. 1789.

UPDATE: Go ahead and leave your comments for what you are thankful for, and let your friends know you are thinking of them. God Bless you all. Amen.

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Jim Vicevich

Jim is a veteran broadcaster and conservative/libertarian blogger with more than 25 years experience in TV and radio. Jim's was the long-term host of The Jim Vicevich Show on WTIC 1080 in Hartford from 2004 through 2019. Prior to radio, Jim worked as a business and financial reporter for NBC30 - the NBC owned TV station in Hartford - and as business editor at WFSB-TV in Hartford for 14 years while earning six Emmy nominations and three Telly Awards.

7 Comments

  1. Anne-EH on November 25, 2010 at 3:27 am

    Good Morning Jim,SOS,Steve,Dave and RVO Blog community! :)=^..^=

    First of all, I am MOST THANKFUL for being an AMERICAN and for the FREEDOMS, which are given to us by God are truly BLESSINGS.

    Second, for having a "SEASON CITIZEN MOTHER" who has recovered from a fractured left shoulder and broken big toe.

    Third, for to have the BLESSINGS of both your friendship and the friendship of the RVO Blog/Chatroom community.

    To both Jim and to the RVO Blogging and Chatroom Community, Have a good and blessed Happy Thanksgiving Day! :)=^..^=

     

    PS: THANK-YOU in shoutout, for letting me post the RVO Blog articles over at Free Republic. :)=^..^=



  2. winnie888 on November 25, 2010 at 4:00 am

    Ahhh, where to begin?  I am most thankful this year for my husband (reconciliation is so much better than divorce) and my three wonderful children even though I have a few more gray hairs this year thanks to them; I'm thankful that my mom and dad are still with me and that I have a loving sister, Jen, close by.  I'm thankful for the roof over us, that we have heat and good, healthy food to eat every day.  I'm thankful that God saw fit to give my youngest a beautiful voice and that she uses it well and for her wonderful voice teacher whom I've known since I was a child…And finally, I'm thankful for your and your sister's contributions, Jim, and your never-ending efforts to educate.  This site, the show and the great people I've met here and have become friends with have been just more blessings to be thankful for.  The laughter I enjoy every day thanks to kateinmaine and amd keeps my spirits elevated.  2010 has been a tough yet wonderful year.  May this holiday season see you in good health, Jim! Happy Thanksgiving to all!



  3. Anne-EH on November 25, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    Jim, your RVO blog article was posted today over at Free Republic. Good response. :)=^..^=
    http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2633055/po



  4. Force2 on November 25, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    Although I have had a difficult year personally,(sister in crisis, sister-in-law has horrible cancer – condition guarded, husband w/ bleeding ulcer and heart problems, and the passage of health care which I lobbied against all Spring, I remain grateful to live in this bounteous country protected by those few brave souls who sign up to be far away from their families to give us this blanket of peace under which we snuggle so happily today.  Bless them, and those who suffer and be with those who are alone tonight.



  5. Marilyn on November 25, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    It's very sad when we have to Google for the truth and then never find it but 2 or 3 pages away.  What comes to the top is what others want you to believe.  The truth we seek is found in our Parents, Grandparents, in the innoncence of children,their heart and soul is open and  unmolested by those who for centuries have sought to rule and dominate.  The truth we seek can be found in what we read and decipher for ourselves if we only seek it.  Education has become about political correctness, not truth.

    I am thankful for my faith, family, friends, country and all I hold sacred.     TC&GB Marilyn



  6. BEA on November 26, 2010 at 4:09 am

    I am thankful for everything (good and bad) that God has allowed into my life and everything (good and bad) that He's kept from me. I am especially thankful for what Jesus accomplished on the cross, my family, friends, and wonderful people like you who work so hard to get the facts out and fight for what's right. This radio program (and all involved) have fanned the flame of passion that I have for this amazing country I live in and the men and women who are fighting to keep me safe. I don't want to take anything for granted anymore. <3

    "God bless us, every one!"  Tiny Tim



  7. Lynn on November 26, 2010 at 4:33 am

    I am thankful for my parents who gave me such an incredible zest for life and teaching me right from wrong. I am thankful also for my husband, who for a few months shy of 40 years, has believed in me and helped me through many struggles. Thanks to God, for my two sons and daughters-in-law and beautiful grandchildren. Thanks to RVO for giving me hope, that right will prevail.

     

    Lastly, thanks to God, for giving intelligence to our founding fathers to establish this incredible free country and bravery to the many men who gave their lives to protect it.



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