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

Some Favorite Memories at Thanksgiving

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Friday friends!  I had a different post planned for today but it did not come together, as I had hoped.  So, instead, I am reposting something from way back in the archives.  I do doubt anyone will recognize it but, if you do, simply enjoy again.  I hope everyone has a good weekend.  I plan to have my act togethter and be back to (orignial) posting next week.  Thanksgiving week here in the states….yum!!

Friday’s Favorite Five.  And, this 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 (now that I think about it…it was quite small) 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. Oh all those family photos, the one above is the only one I was able to find today.  (And that is one more than I could find when I originally wrote this post!)  What do I do with all those all photos??  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 five” for today.  This was taken October 1989 (a month before that snowy Thanksgiving) and, again, we are in Charlotte.  I am pregnant with my Jordan. And my brother, mom and dad look perfect. I want this snapshot “stuck” in my memory!

 

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Comments (15)

  1. What wonderful memories you shared, Jennifer! Thank you for sharing your favorite five! Have a wonderful weekend!

    1. Oh thank you, I sure hope there are one or two sweet new memories made this year. That would be a gift!!

  3. Enjoyed reading about some of your favorite memories. You have some fantastic ones- the meals at your aunt´s house and at the Mariott sound really nice. I love the idea of getting dressed up and going somewhere nice for a meal. We just may be doing that this year :). That is a great picture- you favor your dad, correct? That´s what I think based on this photo and another one that you´ve shared. Have a great Thanksgiving!

    1. Aw…thanks Maria. Thanks for saying (and noticing) that I look like my dad. I have always thought that (of course, there are days that I “look just like Mom”) and it makes my heart smile! My brother is “so my mom’s side of the family”! But he and I also look alike….so it is a great mix. Funny how that happens in families…lol! Happy Friday to you, friend!!

  4. Jennifer, I enjoyed this post so much. It was like taking a peek into your life growing up…and your early married life. The pictures are amazing, and I enjoyed seeing your parents. Thank you for posting this.

  5. Well, I so enjoyed this, my friend! I loved getting to know a bit more about you! Memories are wonderful, aren’t they? We can pull them out whenever we need to. Hugs.

  6. I’ve been going through favorite photos lately, too, and I have to take it in stages. Although they bring happy memories, they can also bring on tears. Wonder what my kids will think about all these printed photos someday? I need to get them organized.

    1. Photos can certainly be tricky. I will agree with you there, Gina. Hope yours bring joy this week:) Organizing mine is a project on my to do list!

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