I love everything about the Thanksgiving holiday, and I've decided that the three elements that make it memorable are: the food, the festive table, and family and/or loved ones with which to share the first two!
Of course, first place would go to having family with us--food would be second, and the table décor would be third. I've included some beautiful Thanksgiving tables with this post: which is your favorite?
This year, we will be spending Thanksgiving at our daughter Holly's home, along with her hubby Philip, the three grandchildren, as well as his parents and grandma. It will be a wonderful time together. Our daughter Bethany and her hubby Kurt won't be coming from Arizona, but will be flying here for Christmas, another favorite holiday.
Last Thanksgiving, my mother was still with us, albeit in very poor health. No longer able to get out of bed, we all visited her at her nursing facility, bringing a plate of our Thanksgiving meal. She enjoyed it so much, but especially enjoyed seeing her great grandchildren. They loved their "Nana" very much.
I think of our military families who have loved ones far away who won't be able to come home for Thanksgiving. Let's remember to say a special prayer for their safety and for their families who miss them so much.
Thanksgiving is all about family. Many of us have lost family members over the years, and we miss them so much during holidays, especially. However, as a Christian, I know that my parents are with the Lord and are enjoying things far beyond what we can even imagine down here. What a blessed hope that is.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING once again.
The Hinton Family
