Thanksgiving Poem
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
Sarah Lutz, Finance
“I'm thankful for my husband, our cat, our families, my mom’s stuffing recipe and the quality time we get to spend with them over Thanksgiving.”
Saul Martinez and Ana Browning, Central Maintenance
“I'm glad to be able to give thanks to the Creator of all things and being able to cherish moments with loved ones and friends.” ~Saul
“I’m thankful I have a job that allows me to enjoy nature and do what I love, and I can't wait for the green bean casserole and caramel pie.” ~Ana
Amanda Rodriguez and Lauren Pearson, Outdoor Murfreesboro
“I'm looking forward to spending quality time with my family, sharing a delicious meal and starting to decorate for Christmas.” ~Amanda
"I'm so thankful for my family and the animals I get to care for everyday, the ones at home and at the Wilderness Station.” ~Lauren
Jacob Stolze, Aquatics
"I'm looking forward to fall weather and good food."
Garrick Hutchinson, Athletics
“I'm thankful for my family, especially my loving and supportive wife and a great team at work. I’m also looking forward to watching lots of football.”
Erskine Collins, Patterson Park Community Center
“First, I'm thankful for my wife and her support during my recovery from injury. I'm thankful for children and their positive attitude during so many changes, and for my family and friends.”
Tim Biles, Cannonsburgh
"This Thanksgiving season, my family and I have an abundance of blessings to be thankful for. My wife, Bonnie, is being healed from a very bad diagnosis. I retired after many years, and upon becoming a little restless, I was blessed with a part-time job and a perfect position with Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. I love the job and all the folks I work with. I truly believe God is still at work answering prayers, and making dreams come true in my life."
Leslie Wright, Cultural Arts
“I'm really looking forward to time with my family away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees," stated 19th century American essayist, poet, philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau.
Native American proverb: "We don’t inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."
With nearly 2,000 acres of parks, facilities, greenway and open spaces, the award-winning Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department team provides opportunities for many safe recreational activities. Their specific services target athletics, aquatics, cultural arts, fitness/wellness and outdoor recreation, all while promoting lifelong play.