Turkey .... Stuffing .... Cranberry Sauce .... Pumpkin Pie —this is usually what comes to mind when we think of Thanksgiving. Granted the food is yummy and worth waiting for however, let’s not forget the most important feature of this holiday — being with family & friends. Family & friends, they are what makes this wonderful holiday so special, and help create those special memories. Memories .... Everyone has them and each is precious. I love being with my family, but I think my favorite remembrances are from long ago at my beloved grandmothers house, who has been gone from us for many years, but will always be remembered with so much love. Thanksgiving at her house was the best. Our family was not very big but with my parents, the aunts, uncles and cousins it seemed like an small army. My sister and I looked forward to spending the day with our cousins; we always had so much fun. Of course the very best part of the day was when MeMe (our grandmother) declared it was time to eat. The first order of business was getting seated at the kids table. Nothing special, just a couple of card tables put together with a tablecloth. Then came the food, makes my mouth water now just thinking about it. Please forgive me if I tend to sound just a bit prejudice – everyone’s grandmother is a great cook after all - but in my mind no one could cook like MeMe and our Mother.
The amount of food was crazy, as I said there were not that many of us but you’d think the entire town was there by the number of dishes on the table. A few hours later - no kidding - it was time for the famous turkey sandwiches and any other left over you might have a hankering for. Of course as they say all good things must come to an end, which meant it was time to go home. After what seemed like an eternity of good-byes we piled into our cars and headed for home. Today our family lives in different cities and one in another country and sadly we are missing some dear ones - but not in our hearts. So to all of you, no matter what your traditions may be, enjoy the day, the food, but most of all your loved ones.
Thanksgiving is about memories – remembering who we were, who we are, who we want to be; and for being grateful for all we have in our lives.
Thanksgiving is the time to feel gratitude to God for all the good things in life. It is a time to acknowledge the good deeds of fellowmen and be thankful.
Thanksgiving thoughts are the kind of thoughts that we should have all year long. For it is the folks with thankful hearts that fill you with Thanksgiving Peace that lasts the whole year through!
Have a wonderful
Thanksgiving!
God Bless each of you,
Nancy
