Hearts at Home
We are supposed to share our thoughts about Thanksgiving today. First of all, I love the idea of Thanksgiving, giving thanks to God for all His blessings and being purposeful in our gratitude. I wish Thanksgiving did not get lost in the commercialism of Halloween and Christmas. I also feel convicted that I do not always stress the importance of gratitude to my children or set the best example at times.
Growing up, I mostly remember getting together with my grandparents, aunts and uncles on Thanksgiving Day and eating lots of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. My grandmother would also have creamed onions and mincemeat pie, but I never liked them much. I prefer the broccoli/cheese casserole and sweet potato casserole. I remember Thanksgiving being a day to hang out with the extended family. It might be the only time I got to see some of my aunts and uncles and cousins that year.
Even now, it is one of the few times I get to see several members of my extended family. I love how the only real expectation of the day is to share fellowship with friends and family over a big meal. We usually have the big meal early in the afternoon and stay together until later in the day, when we can get out some of the leftovers. My children look forward to the week of turkey leftovers the week after Thanksgiving. My husband introduced me to turkey sandwiches with cranberry sauce on them. Yum!
This year, I pray we can all enjoy the time together, since you never know what the next year may hold. I am so beyond blessed to still have 3 living grandparents, and I cherish the time I have with them.
Blessings to all and give thanks to God for them!
Turkey and cranberry sandwiches are the best! Blessing to you too and your wonderful family! k
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