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Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words and think that they are wonderful, and every time I begin to feel proud of myself, I look at the turtle on top of the fence post. And remember that he did not get there on his own. He had help." That is the core of thankfulness. We must remember that we got here with the help of God, and He is the provider of every blessing we have.

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