- We followed my Mothers tradition of going around the table and saying what we are thankful to God for this year. My brother grumbled at the prospect of the "public display" but my nieces revealed it was all an act because when they were in Ohio he used to maintain the same tradition. My heart always melts when we hear everyone's heart.
- I've heard of the joy of making pies and dinners for family and guest, the joy of children enjoying the new event (Little Josiah was so cute this year because he understood the joy of being all together for a big feast).
- I've also heard of folks whose feast wasn't all they wanted it to be because of hard times. My prayer is their feast became about what we all should remember...it is not about the food...or perfect circumstances....but our trust and thanks to God whether in hard times or good times...and our love for family and friends. I watched last night as the President and his wife pasted out food in a local food bank and thought....we ought to do something more next year to reach out to families in need.
- I heard of a young couple who invited some single folks who were not near their family to have Thanksgiving with them.
- I've heard of a young dating couple who prepared a bed and blanket for a cat they saw shivering in the cold earlier in the day.
- I'm thankful for the fun of getting Christmas decorations up with sweet kids.
- I'm thankful for the safety of my eldest and his wife
As I look back at Thursday our official Turkey Day I desire two things. One to make concrete plans to do so much more for others next year to make the day a day that other families can come together with Thanksgiving to God....And to remember everyday can be a day of thankfulness to our Great God.
What did you learn and see this year? What are you thankful to God about this year? What plans to you have on your heart to help others this season?
