THANKSGIVING MEMORIES

 The BIG DAY is here!  I am pretty certain my very favorite holiday of the year is Thanksgiving.  For the simple reason that it does not involve all the mad scurrying and rushing about trying to do WAY TOO MUCH.  In addition to that---it is the only holiday when all of my family is together.  Our one expectation is good food---beyond that we enjoy each other's company.  We always play games, we always eat a LOT (these people LOVE to eat), and we watch a movie together--popcorn included.  We don't leave the property to shop or see the sights---we just enjoy the time together.  With 7 grands and a girlfriend added to that mix, it is never a dull moment.  Their ages range from 23 to 4 with a sprinkling of all stages between.  It is amazing how well we all fit together--even with the large age disparity.  The fact my children were born in 3 different decades probably has something to do with that.

YES, we have turkey(s) and ham.

Side note---Do turkeys really fly?   (VIA WKRP)

Over the decades of Thanksgivings I have witnessed, perhaps my very favorite memories are the three decades spent with the couple who witnessed our marriage and supported us when it ended.  We had celebrating Thanksgiving down to a fine science.  Those were the years of raising families and witnessing those offspring start their on families. Through all those years ---with extended family joining us--we sat down and enjoyed the feast together.  Those memories are engraved upon my heart.  What a blessing--I am so thankful.  SO---go enjoy your day and remember Who to be thankful to.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

"Give thanks to the Lord,

for He is good,

His love endures forever!"

Psalm 118"1