This coming week we will stop to give our Lord Jesus Christ thanks for all the many blessings He has given us and reflect back on the history of lives that sacrificed, laboring in order that future generations would have opportunities to enjoy freedom to worship.
We will prepare our home for guests joining us on Thanksgiving Day and we will prepare our hearts by expressing gratitude for all we have, enabling us to extend thanks and hospitality with those the Lord has brought into our lives.
Plans for our week include sending our Thanksgiving Family Newsletter out with photo cards to many family, friends & loved ones. We will put our hands to preparing little blessing baskets for neighbors & others to express our thanks for them. We will prepare our meal, cooking & baking special foods together making memories & sharing traditions along the way. We will surely recall prior Thanksgiving Days, telling the next generations of God's faithfulness & of the wondrous deeds He has done. Here's a look back at just some of the memories of more recent Thanksgivings...
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Forty one...
The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:5-11
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Another year, marking life. In light of Scripture, it causes me to reflect and wonder how my days are spent. My heart's desire is to use each one to give God glory in all that I do. How short I have fallen...
Remembering Those Who Served Bravely...Thankful Indeed
In honor of all who have given the ultimate sacrifice to
protect and defend our country throughout the years, we give thanks! May the Lord bless the families who have lost
loved ones in battle and those who have served our country bravely, honorably
and sacrificially. May He bless each
family, who even now, has someone
serving in our Armed Forces…not only is the serviceman or servicewoman to be
honored, but we give thanks to their families…understanding that it is a
sacrifice for you as well having your loved one in the military.
FOR TODAY...Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Outside my window...somewhat muggy for an autumn day ~ where did our cool breezes go? Where did the 70 something temps go? I had to turn the air on to get the stickiness out…ugh!
I am thinking...about a lot of things. My mind is like an Energizer bunny…it just keeps going and going and going, especially this time of year.
I am thankful for...
#31 ~ great dental appointments today {five of the children had appointments today and all had great reports},
#32 ~ Sam’s Club {our six week run today after dental check-ups and I am hoping to not go again until after the first of the year…well, maybe for a Christmas shopping trip but not to stock up},
#33 ~ Growing up {Austin got his learner’s permittoday yesterday…where does the time go?},
#34 ~ snickerdoodle cookies and the boy who loves to make all things cookies,
#35 ~ Operation Christmas Child {our way to give to those who would not otherwise have and praying that the Gospel message would be shared to each child}
#36 ~ easy meals {Shrimp Alfredotonight last night and Texas toast…yum}
#37 ~ visits with friends
#38 ~ improving stamina for mom these past few days
#39 ~ nature sightings {yesterday a bald eagle chasing another bird until it dropped the fish in flight at which time the eagle caught it and flew to a nearby tree…andtoday yesterday a huge red-headed woodpecker} ~ lovely pictures of His creation
#40 ~ opportunities to serve others and hopefully be a witness of His grace
#41 ~ buzz cuts for boys
#42 ~ using leftover veggies to make a nice side dish for dinner…thanks to a friend’s yummy recipe
I am praying for…upcoming weekend events ~ football, a wedding and fellowship time; next week’s activities ~ Thanksgiving dinner here; for yielding hearts to live out the Gospel; a mouth that is SLOW to speak…and ears that are QUICK to listen; a young family going through a challenging time; Mom; the Lord to provide a window of opportunity to spend with a couple friends next week
From the learning rooms...well, I’ve worked on this post for 3 days now…so much learning has been taking place, hence the delay in getting THIS done. I am contemplating shutting down for the rest of the week to just do Thanksgiving stories, activities, and all things related. I think we could all use this time away from our SCHEDULE and focus on history, gratitude and preparations.
From the kitchen...tonight ~ Squash casserole {thanks to my friend’s recipe} as a side dish with rice buttermilk biscuits and stuffed chicken. This week’s menu:
Sunday ~ was SIMPLE…leftovers
Monday ~ “Tortilla Night”!!! VERY happy children!
Tuesday ~ Shrimp Alfredo and Texas toast
Wednesday ~ above
Thursday ~ Baked ziti w/ spinach asiago chicken sausage and garlic rolls
Friday ~ ?...leftovers
Saturday ~ Santé Fe soup topped with shredded fiesta blend cheese, sour cream and Fritos chips…yummy!
I am wearing...white cotton skort, black tee, bare feet and hair pulled back in a simple clipped ponytail
I am creating...Thanksgiving plans and memories as I list a simple agenda and menu for the day…still looking forward to carving out some time for sewing skirts this coming week.
I am going...contemplating taking the children to a historical lecture tomorrow afternoon about the Roosevelt’s, to the Dollar Tree and to the nail salon {using the last of my gift certificate from my birthday…thanks Zach} latertoday tomorrow evening, and errands Friday afternoon with football practice in the evening…the weekend will comprise of picking up our pork order from a local farm Saturday AM, football directly after that {their last game before playoffs in December}, a much anticipated wedding and sweet fellowship, then church and maybe more fellowship time on Sunday.
I continue reading...just the Bible and read alouds to the children.
I am hearing...the vacuum running in the garage, the AC {yes, it had to be turned on due to sticky humid weather}, a girl just getting up from her afternoon nap and children stirring in their afternoon activities.
Around the house...cleaning, clothes purging and organizing {I feel like I just did this…they just keep growing!}, Thanksgiving Day preparations and lots of paperwork for the business.
One of my favorite things…the smell of the air when it is crisp and cool, fireplaces burning and a nice cup of hot {warm} cocoa…okay, that was three.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing…
Blessings ~
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Outside my window...somewhat muggy for an autumn day ~ where did our cool breezes go? Where did the 70 something temps go? I had to turn the air on to get the stickiness out…ugh!
I am thinking...about a lot of things. My mind is like an Energizer bunny…it just keeps going and going and going, especially this time of year.
I am thankful for...
#31 ~ great dental appointments today {five of the children had appointments today and all had great reports},
#32 ~ Sam’s Club {our six week run today after dental check-ups and I am hoping to not go again until after the first of the year…well, maybe for a Christmas shopping trip but not to stock up},
#33 ~ Growing up {Austin got his learner’s permit
#34 ~ snickerdoodle cookies and the boy who loves to make all things cookies,
#35 ~ Operation Christmas Child {our way to give to those who would not otherwise have and praying that the Gospel message would be shared to each child}
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#36 ~ easy meals {Shrimp Alfredo
#37 ~ visits with friends
#38 ~ improving stamina for mom these past few days
#39 ~ nature sightings {yesterday a bald eagle chasing another bird until it dropped the fish in flight at which time the eagle caught it and flew to a nearby tree…and
#40 ~ opportunities to serve others and hopefully be a witness of His grace
#41 ~ buzz cuts for boys
#42 ~ using leftover veggies to make a nice side dish for dinner…thanks to a friend’s yummy recipe
I am praying for…upcoming weekend events ~ football, a wedding and fellowship time; next week’s activities ~ Thanksgiving dinner here; for yielding hearts to live out the Gospel; a mouth that is SLOW to speak…and ears that are QUICK to listen; a young family going through a challenging time; Mom; the Lord to provide a window of opportunity to spend with a couple friends next week
From the learning rooms...well, I’ve worked on this post for 3 days now…so much learning has been taking place, hence the delay in getting THIS done. I am contemplating shutting down for the rest of the week to just do Thanksgiving stories, activities, and all things related. I think we could all use this time away from our SCHEDULE and focus on history, gratitude and preparations.
From the kitchen...tonight ~ Squash casserole {thanks to my friend’s recipe} as a side dish with rice buttermilk biscuits and stuffed chicken. This week’s menu:
Sunday ~ was SIMPLE…leftovers
Monday ~ “Tortilla Night”!!! VERY happy children!
Tuesday ~ Shrimp Alfredo and Texas toast
Wednesday ~ above
Thursday ~ Baked ziti w/ spinach asiago chicken sausage and garlic rolls
Friday ~ ?...leftovers
Saturday ~ Santé Fe soup topped with shredded fiesta blend cheese, sour cream and Fritos chips…yummy!
I am wearing...white cotton skort, black tee, bare feet and hair pulled back in a simple clipped ponytail
I am creating...Thanksgiving plans and memories as I list a simple agenda and menu for the day…still looking forward to carving out some time for sewing skirts this coming week.
I am going...contemplating taking the children to a historical lecture tomorrow afternoon about the Roosevelt’s, to the Dollar Tree and to the nail salon {using the last of my gift certificate from my birthday…thanks Zach} later
I continue reading...just the Bible and read alouds to the children.
I am hearing...the vacuum running in the garage, the AC {yes, it had to be turned on due to sticky humid weather}, a girl just getting up from her afternoon nap and children stirring in their afternoon activities.
Around the house...cleaning, clothes purging and organizing {I feel like I just did this…they just keep growing!}, Thanksgiving Day preparations and lots of paperwork for the business.
One of my favorite things…the smell of the air when it is crisp and cool, fireplaces burning and a nice cup of hot {warm} cocoa…okay, that was three.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing…
Blessings ~
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