Reflections of Thanksgiving Day
Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day. It was a good day for us spent with extended family. Everyone was well (not sick) and that was helpful. Our daughter begins performances tonight for a 10-run play version of “A Christmas Carol” so it was a good day of rest for her after a rigorous week of dress rehearsals.
Our son in college was skiing in CO and didn’t call home. We hope he had a good day and good food. He probably won’t be with us at Thanksgiving for a long time since he’s in the military and will most likely be across the country or world each holiday season. At least he’s safe for now.
We had turkey for Thanksgiving. My eyes were opened last year when we visited a friend in New Mexico who lives on a ranch and she said they serve only beef for holidays. It’s neat how different people celebrate holidays.
This year each of us carried in dishes we’re known for in the family. In my case it is sweet potato casserole with brown sugar and corn flake topping. We also take 7-layer salad which is great for fiber—lettuce, peas, celery along with bacon, cheese, and dressing. There was also mashed potatoes, noodles, cranberry salad, green bean casserole, stuffing, and butterscotch and pumpkin pies.
I also found some homemade chocolates in Mom’s stash cupboard and took care of those in the afternoon after a good walk. :)
My youngest daughter says Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. With the relaxed atmosphere surrounding it, I can see why it is perhaps more peaceful to her than Christmas, even though Christmas carries the message of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As long as we keep that message in mind as basic to Christmas, we’ll be OK with the stress of the holiday.
What do you take to your family get-togethers? What’s your favorite tradition with Thanksgiving?
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”- Colossians 2:6-7
Take care.
Kayleen Reusser
Freelance writer
Kjreusser@adamswells.com
http://www.KayleenR.com
Our son in college was skiing in CO and didn’t call home. We hope he had a good day and good food. He probably won’t be with us at Thanksgiving for a long time since he’s in the military and will most likely be across the country or world each holiday season. At least he’s safe for now.
We had turkey for Thanksgiving. My eyes were opened last year when we visited a friend in New Mexico who lives on a ranch and she said they serve only beef for holidays. It’s neat how different people celebrate holidays.
This year each of us carried in dishes we’re known for in the family. In my case it is sweet potato casserole with brown sugar and corn flake topping. We also take 7-layer salad which is great for fiber—lettuce, peas, celery along with bacon, cheese, and dressing. There was also mashed potatoes, noodles, cranberry salad, green bean casserole, stuffing, and butterscotch and pumpkin pies.
I also found some homemade chocolates in Mom’s stash cupboard and took care of those in the afternoon after a good walk. :)
My youngest daughter says Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. With the relaxed atmosphere surrounding it, I can see why it is perhaps more peaceful to her than Christmas, even though Christmas carries the message of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. As long as we keep that message in mind as basic to Christmas, we’ll be OK with the stress of the holiday.
What do you take to your family get-togethers? What’s your favorite tradition with Thanksgiving?
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.”- Colossians 2:6-7
Take care.
Kayleen Reusser
Freelance writer
Kjreusser@adamswells.com
http://www.KayleenR.com
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