As the years went by we were not able to travel as frequently to see family during Thanksgiving, husbands work schedule often did not allow the time we needed to travel and as a nurse I would generally have to work every other Thanksgiving. The visits to family for Thanksgiving became more infrequent and we began to establish our own traditions.
I enjoy Thanksgiving the most when we can share it with others. There had been years that it was just the four of us at home, and other years when friends would invite us to spend it with their family. For me it's never about the location of the meal, but the people you share it with.
Thanksgiving is not just about the food, or the people you share it with though, it's a time for giving thanks, for counting our blessings, for giving thanks to God for his care.
Did I mention Thanksgiving was my very favorite holiday...Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving
5 comments:
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday too. Yours sounds wonderful. Enjoy every minute of it. BLESSINGS AND HUGS!
I love Thanksgiving. I wouldn't care one bit if we skipped the traditional Thanksgiving fare ... as long as I could spend the day with the people I love. ;-) Although I would like, just one year, to have oyster dressing. But since I'm the only one who likes it, it isn't worth making a batch just for me. :-(
Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving!
What a wonderful way to describe Thanksgiving..this will be my second year to have fewer of my children around the table...they are growing their own wings, and I am still getting use to the fact they have flown off into their own world.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Beautiful words. We will have all our kids together at daughter's home this year and there is sooo sooo much to be thankful for. Wish us peace on the 8 hour drive. 5 adults and two granddogs.
I agree, Maryann. It's who you are with, not where you are, that makes this holiday so wonderful. I hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving.
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