Well, here we are. It’s almost Thanksgiving!! And almost the end of another month. November has been full for me. Full in all the best ways. I thought I would look back at this month (and perhaps the month before that as well…) with another Little Letters look at November (it has been over a year since I last did one of these)! Nothing fancy but just so I can remember…..
Dear autumn leaves – thank you for doing your thing. Again. Maybe this wasn’t the year for the most spectacular of color displays, but, still, I am always awed and impressed with the beauty. I need the reminder that each season is unique and beautiful in its own right. Just yesterday, you were still raining leaves on the yard and, even that, was so pretty.
Dear Junior Church kiddos – thank for making my Sunday mornings so much fun. I love our time together. The way you challenge me and all the ways you make me laugh. We had such a good time on Sunday with our Thanksgiving fun morning. Turkeys made from donuts are extra delicious! And the photos were took of everyone in their Thanksgiving glasses are great. Not everything likes that kind of fun but thanks for being good sports! I love each one of you!
Dear Hobby Lobby – Have you missed me? I have not been in to wander around in quite awhile. I did look for some pilgrims a few weeks ago but there was none to be found. (I did see several fall-themed gnomes but, please, we need pilgrims at Thanksgiving). The excessive amount of Christmas “stuff” is, well, excessive. It honestly makes me “nervous” trying to navigate through your aisles. I suppose I will see you again in January. Or maybe February.
Dear Pastor and Holly – thank you for your faithfulness and service to our church family. We hope you felt appreciated last month during Appreciation month. We are very blessed by all that you both do for our church.
Dear Bavarian Inn – we are anxious to visit you again. It has years (could be a decade?) since our last visit and we are looking forward to spending Thanksgiving in your beautiful dining room. We look forward to eating out each year for Thanksgiving. It seems every year, we are looking for “the best next restaurant” and, this year, we choose you:) Please don’t disappoint.
Dear Fitbit – I think we are becoming friends. Finally. There for a while, you were really getting on my nerves. Always reminding me (with your pesky notifications) that I was behind in my steps. That I need to “get moving.” But I suppose you have trained me well. I have been getting my steps and you leave me alone. Funny how that works. And on the days when I know the step count might be low…well, I just don’t wear you. Sad but true.
Dear Bible study friends – thank you for showing up every week. For challenging me to stick with it. I have had a hard time digging into this study. Many Tuesdays, I simply come because of each of you. But then, there is always something waiting for me in the word and in our small group discussions. I love that! I am so grateful for each one of you!
Dear Georgetown – it was so fun to visit you last month. You definitely show off your good side when someone arrives by boat. The skyline and the monuments do you proud. It was windy that day we visited. We were chilly but still had such a good time. Lunch was super yummy that day. We will have to come back in the spring when we can dine outside along the waterfront.
Dear flu bug – or creator of the chronic cough. Go far away. You are not welcome here. You have been annoying my husband for the last few days (thanks for nothing) but the rest of us are still healthy. So, hit the road so we can keep it that way. We all want to be well for Thanksgiving. You do not figure into our plans. So, please flee. Do not return again all winter. We will fight you to the end.
Dear Judy – my dear friend and monthly breakfast companion. You are a blessing and such an encouragement. What a year it has been for you! But you are steadfast. You keep moving forward. Keep trusting. And keep smiling. Your sweet testimony genuinely motivates me to do the same. Here’s to not only a December filled with joy but also a new year ahead that includes more healing, plenty of joy and even some new adventures!
Dear evening sun – I miss you when you leave so early each night. It just seems earlier and earlier that you run away and we are closing the curtains. I know the seasons are for a reason and life is continually moving. Going through days and nights. Months and seasons. Beginnings and ends. I’m glad that God is in control of it all. Otherwise, the longer, darker seasons can be overwhelming for me. But just as I know (and He has promised) that the sun will come up tomorrow…well, the longer days and sun-drenched seasons will return. I am grateful for that!!
Dear blog friends – I hope you are looking forward to a special day tomorrow. Turkey or no turkey. Large crowd or no crowd at all. It doesn’t matter. We are abundantly blessed with much to make our hearts grateful. Have a beautiful day tomorrow!! I am grateful for you:)
I enjoyed reading your little letters, Jennifer. I am going to look back at your other little letters posts because this was my first set since I stumbled upon your blog. I hope you have an enjoyable meal dining at the Bavarian Inn. Wishing you and your family a very blessed Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving, I enjoyed each letter. Dear Evening Sun, spoke to me.
I am thankful we met up here in blog land, you bless me with your posts.
I enjoyed thus post and especially the letters! Happy Thanksgiving
Such a sweet post, Jennifer. I like the Little Letters idea. xx
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that the Bavarian Inn did not disappoint. I know what you mean about Hobby Lobby (though I´ve purchased more Christmas decor from them this season more than I ever have before so I´m part of the problem) I enjoyed reading your little letters. I hope your husband is feeling better!