Turkey Pardon – Reason for Thanksgiving

Officially it started in 1989 with then President George Bush. Normally the National Turkey Federation presents the President with 2 turkeys – which he then promptly pardons. They then go to live on a ranch somewhere where they are pampered and live a good long life for a turkey – about 5 years. The most recent Bush even sent a couple to Disneyland. It is a kind gracious act of forgiveness.

This Thanksgiving – I’m thankful that another turkey was pardoned – ME!! I wasn’t pardoned by the President, that is only temporary. I was pardoned by Jesus when I was 12 years old – and that was for all eternity!!

So, on this Thanksgiving - I want to publicly declare that I am thankful Jesus pardoned this Turkey!