A little bit of Thankfulness

The living room was rearranged so this year our family could host Thanksgiving. With family, seminary students who became adopted family, and friends who feel a lot like family we gathered around the table to indulge in foods made once a year....ok twice if you include Christmas. Pictures were scarce since I stayed in the kitchen most of the day, but use your imagination. Some watched the football game, others discussed the various guns owned, fired, tried, or wanted, the Gentleman kept a close eye on the Turkey frying in the back yard, ladies helped out in the kitchen stirring, peeling, filling, mixing, adding, and chatting, while children ran upstairs and down. Food was delicious, desserts were heavenly, fellowship was sweet and cherished.
I am thankful for the home the Lord has blessed us with.
I am thankful for those who came.
I am thankful for God's gift of friendships that are so sweet that they feel like family
I am thankful for family who serve others readily without hesitation
I am thankful for friends who jump into our family and quickly become a part of it.
I am thankful for seminary students we can 'love on' - giving them a bit of home when theirs are so far away.
I am thankful for the 'Little Stove that did'
I am thankful for the beautiful weather that allowed windows to be open.
I am thankful for the conversations that had us in stitches.
I am thankful for others not wanting to leave. I knew we made them feel welcome & loved.
I am thankful for the comfortable bed I have.