Today is the day we took the turkeys to the butcher. It is USA's Thanksgiving Day on Thursday and you can't get any fresher than this.
We packed them up. The geese were not happy their roommates were leaving and were honking loudly. The turkeys were just surprised they were caged up and quietly looked on. It was cold outside so we worked quickly to get everyone packed.
The farther southeast we go the more snow we encountered.
By the time we got there, there was a long line in front of us.
We has a two hour wait so we went out to lunch. As we looked for somewhere to eat we turned on the radio to sing. Norman has been watching us all week as we worked and jammed to the music. Today was his day. He sang his little heart out.
And, at times, sang back up. What a dog.
It was a long day. We got home around 3pm. I had an hour before I would leave to take my mom to Saturday evening mass.
The sermon tonight was to treasure the people in our lives. Don't take them for granted. Thanksgiving should be a celebration of what we are thankful for and people God brings into our lives. It's a time to listen and take in the treasures of those around us, especially the children. It is not a time to hold grudges or argue with family. Remember to be careful what you say - our children are listening. Model what you are thankful for. "Children are like wet cement; whatever falls on them leaves an impression." Show them conversations of respect and appreciation.
Remember to breathe this week.
It is only a meal, it's the people we are surrounded by that are important. Pray to St Martha, the patron saint of hospitality and St Benedict who said when someone comes to your home treat them like Jesus Christ because Christ is inside all of us.
Live with joy.
Be thankful.
Love those who are treasures in your life.
Remember we are Children of the Light
peace
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