Ahh… Thanksgiving. The time of year when scents of roast turkey and pumpkin pie beckon. The season we give thanks and express gratitude for blessings and good things. As a child, I’m pretty sure the bounty enthralled more than other blessings. When we’re kids, it’s difficult to see beyond immediate gratification, especially, when tantalizing aromas entice and appeal. As we …
When Nana Did Thanksgiving
As a little girl, nothing excited me more than Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Without a doubt, those were the three biggest holidays our family celebrated and occasions I remember the most. Each holiday was marked with reverence and given it’s due. There was never a question where our family would celebrate. It was better than any mall, shopping center, or …
15 Things I’m Thankful For
It hardly seems possible that Thanksgiving is next week. Next week! It’s been a busy season and I’ve had a lot of irons in the fire. My mama and a dear aunt had health crises, our teenager had minor dental surgery, there were school events to attend, church functions to help with, and meanwhile—I completed a major writing project and …
Farewell, Thanksgiving…and Welcome, Christmas!
Hi, friends! I pray each of you had a Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving! Our Thanksgiving holiday was filled with scrumptious food, tons of family, and wonderful fellowship. We kicked off Thanksgiving Day at our home with my parents, my sister and brother-in-law, and their sweet girls. Since I was hosting, I opted for some shortcuts. I used disposable pans, scads of …