We live in a land of plenty. Yesterday we had our Thanksgiving meal here in the office. Guess what I made? I know, you guessed it--Crockpot dressing. One of the guys here in the office always fries turkeys for us. He fried 3 yesterday. The were moist and delicious. We had all the things that go with a feast, and we all ate until we were miserable. In fact, I saved my dessert until this morning with my coffee.
Before November rolls to a close, I will have participated in at least two more Thanksgiving meals. And yes, I have already ordered some new slacks in a bigger size. I'm beginning to think I should just start wearing spandex. That would be the clothes that keep on giving. I tried to make a joke, but I don't hear anyone laughing.
The foodbank here has been having food drives this week. Our office had two boxes full yesterday to take to the donation drop-off. Our church sent home grocery sacks with a list of things to put in them. The church will purchase a turkey for each filled bag, and on Saturday, the teenagers and young married couples will deliver them to the families whose names have been given to us.
I know several other churches in the area are doing the same thing. I hope everyone who wants to have a Thanksgiving meal will have that opportunity this holiday season.
I've decided that starting today through the holidays I'm going to begin a list of things I should be thankful for. I'm going to add something each day, and incorporate them in my prayers. I think the first thing on the list is that Jesus died for my sins so I will have the promise of eternal life in Heaven.
I hope you are having a good Friday and are looking forward to a wonderful weekend. Pray for our country. Love one another.
We are so blessed to have such an abundance of food in our lives. I got food for my daughter to give for her food drive at college. It never really feels like enough when I think about how much I have in my life. We are having Thanksgiving at my daughters house for the first time ever and she is going to invite "friends" from Tulsa. I hope she finds her house full with new friends....good ones!
ReplyDeleteI did most of my shopping yesterday, turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, ingredients for dressings, etc. My oldest daughter is bringing pies....I'm hoping a couple of DIL's will offer veggies and salad.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course I have the two most important items......pickled herring and lefsa. No holiday among Norwegians would be complete without them!
I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving!
Yes, we are blessed with abundance. And I am thankful for that and that I live in the USA.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great Thanksgiving!