26. Thank You

Oh Thanksgivings :)

The aromas of turkey roasting in the oven, mashed potatoes, simmering gravy, hot buns in the oven, honeyed ham, steamy stuffing, sweeet cranberry sauce being sloshed out of the can, and scumptious candied sweet potatoes.

Delicious, ey? ;)
I know. I, and I believe many of us, look forward to this time of year. Look forward to Thanksgiving. 'Cause you know..the delicious food & the idea of using this one day as an excuse to stuff my face as much as possible. Bahaha.

Well, I just kinda stopped for a second yesterday, and really thought of the meaning of Thanksgiving. Yeah, and I had a feeling that this post may sound a bit cliche, but bear with me, yeah? :) Hehe. Thanks.


Thanksgiving, as I've mentioned before, seems to be a time when many think of food, especially turkey. But, really, the meaning of Thanksgiving is to GIVE THANKS, simply put. I think the media and its nagging idea of a FOOD-FILLED Thanksgiving has really consumed our idea of this particular holiday. It's actually kinda sad when you think about it. What was once a time of spending quality time with family members and enjoying each others' presence has now become a time of competing dinners: Does Mary Lou make the best turkey or does Susanne?

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Or maybe this is all just me. Y'know, my family doesn't really spend time TOGETHER to enjoy and celebrate Thanksgiving and we usually go over people's houses for lunch/dinner or both..hmm..interesting...? x)


Well anyways, enough jibber-jabber, imma say my thanks now.



Thank You God for:

bringing me to life
entering my life
being my Father
giving me a great family
providing me with an amazing church & spiritual family
all the hardships that have come my way
my amazing and steadfast friends
helping me grow in You
my talents
answering my prayers throughout this year
diaries & INKY pens
education
love
warm blankets
opportunities
music and talented singers
Your Word
Your neverending love

God..just thank You..SO much for this past year.
It's impacted my life a great deal.

Thank Youuuu.