Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Revisiting Some Thanksgiving Memories

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Monday friends – and Happy Thanksgiving week!  Even if you are not here in the states, here’s to a week full of extra gratitude.  Surely all of us have so much for which to give thanks!  Yes, I want to be a have a grateful attitude all the time but, let’s be honest, too often my heart is overwhelmed, busy and/or becomes preoccupied with “the negative” and I overlook, even ignore, all the blessings I have been given.  This week of Thanksgiving is a good time to refocus.  And, on top of it all, there are the holiday casseroles and other yummy dishes that you can eat completely guilt free!!

One thing that continues to steal my joy lately is the ridiculous amount of spam comments I receive daily.  I have tried (and re-tried) to button up security, etc behind the scenes…which has helped a little but it is still a problem.  It makes me hesitant to even get on my site.  But, in a effort, to be quick (although I don’t know that being on the blog has anything to do with it), I am simply doing a repost from several years ago.  Quite a few years ago.  A few of my favorite Thanksgiving memories.  Even a bonus photo:)  Enjoy…..both the post and all your preparations for the day on Thursday!  Here’s to a wonderful week.

Five of my favorite Thanksgiving memories –

1 – Road trips to Aunt Daisy and Uncle Rob’s house each year as a little girl. They lived in Charlotte, just like all of my mom’s family did, and each Thanksgiving we would pack up and head south. The cookin’ was a southern as their accents….and I loved ’em both! Aunt Daisy’s house was not very big but we could pack it full of family. The best part was having a “kids’ table” which was in a totally separate room from the adults. We were cool for sure. And, usually, Uncle Rob sat with the kids because he was totally cool.

2 – Aunt Wilma’s Feather Biscuits. Truly, there are no descriptive words adequte enough.

3 – Thanksgiving 1989. One of the very rare Thanksgivings that we did not spend with my parents. It was just Hubbie, me and sweet little Em (she was just one). We had planned to visit some seniors in the nursing home…just walking around, visiting. What we didn’t plan on was SNOW that year. For Thanksgiving! We bundled Miss Em in her little pink snowsuit and headed out. She was adorable and the hit of the day at the nursing home. And the snow was perfect.

4 – Lunch at the Marriott. For several years, before Tyler died, we always went out to dinner for Thanksgiving. We went to the Marriott and it was grand. We always had a group and everyone would dress in their holiday finery and the whole experience was wonderful. The grand piano in the atrium. The enormous and seemingly endless buffett of fantastic food. The hours gathered around the table with family and friends. Even the obligatory family photo…complimentary in the lobby.

5. I tried to find a couple of those family photos – but no luck on short notice. Then, I was hunting for the adorable ones of Emily in that pink snow suit. Of course, no luck. However, I did come across this (rare) family shot of my parents, my brother and me. There really are not too many of these type shots – taken once we were adults. So, although it has nothing to do with Thanksgiving….it is my fifth favorite.

This was taken October 1989 (a month before the snowy Thanksgiving) and again in Charlotte:) I am pregnant with my Jordan. And my brother, mom and dad look perfect. I want this snapshot “stuck” in my memory!

Good Monday Morning Highlight This Memory

Comments (2)

  1. Aw, great picture of you, hubby and your parents. Your Thanksgiving traditions over the years sound really nice. The biggest problem I have with eating out with a group of people is that it is hard to talk/connect with people whom you aren´t sitting near. Of course with those sitting next to you or across from you, you can easily converse with. But getting dressed up to go someplace nice does sounds fun 🙂

  2. I love the picture of you there, and I enjoyed your Thanksgiving memories. I have recently been thinking about the fact that we are making memories each and every holiday! I am focused on this Thanksgiving—the turkey, the weather, who will be here—but I should let it go and focus instead on the fact that the day is about creating memories. I hope you have a lovely week, my friend.

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