Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Honestly, I'm tired and would just like to go to sleep. The pecan pie is in the oven and the spinach for spanakopita on the stove cooking. Peter and his friends are in the family room watching 300 (edited version). John is with his new sweet friend Heather and "the guys". Families are calling their teens home earlier than usual tonight in preparation for the holiday. Paul is relaxing with Skylo in the bedroom and feeling taunted by the aromas rising from the kitchen.
With most of the homes in this neighborhood adorned with Christmas lights already, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on Thanksgiving before it is all too soon overlooked. Pause for a moment if you will, and really focus on what it must have been like for the Pilgrims. The sacrifices were great. Do we really think about them and honor their character and courage. There is much to be learned. They sat together and feasted in peace with the natives who taught them how to live off the land. I am thankful for their sacrifices and their examples.
I am thankful for my testimony for I know that God lives and that He has prophets on this earth even today. I love my Savior...he is my light, my strength and my loving brother and friend. My family makes this journey worth it, especially my miracle sons. My sisters help me feel connected to who I am and where I've come from. I honor my parents and the sacrifices they have made which are becoming more clear with age and experience.
I'm thankful for my Fallbrook friends and grateful that the fires were not worse. My thoughts and prayers continue to in their behalf. I'm touched by the shared e-mails and phone calls that I have received over the past few weeks.
My eyelids are dropping and I can't keep them open any longer. God bless you all with a peaceful, relaxing Thanksgiving. Take a moment to truly count your blessings.
Honestly, I'm tired and would just like to go to sleep. The pecan pie is in the oven and the spinach for spanakopita on the stove cooking. Peter and his friends are in the family room watching 300 (edited version). John is with his new sweet friend Heather and "the guys". Families are calling their teens home earlier than usual tonight in preparation for the holiday. Paul is relaxing with Skylo in the bedroom and feeling taunted by the aromas rising from the kitchen.
With most of the homes in this neighborhood adorned with Christmas lights already, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on Thanksgiving before it is all too soon overlooked. Pause for a moment if you will, and really focus on what it must have been like for the Pilgrims. The sacrifices were great. Do we really think about them and honor their character and courage. There is much to be learned. They sat together and feasted in peace with the natives who taught them how to live off the land. I am thankful for their sacrifices and their examples.
I am thankful for my testimony for I know that God lives and that He has prophets on this earth even today. I love my Savior...he is my light, my strength and my loving brother and friend. My family makes this journey worth it, especially my miracle sons. My sisters help me feel connected to who I am and where I've come from. I honor my parents and the sacrifices they have made which are becoming more clear with age and experience.
I'm thankful for my Fallbrook friends and grateful that the fires were not worse. My thoughts and prayers continue to in their behalf. I'm touched by the shared e-mails and phone calls that I have received over the past few weeks.
My eyelids are dropping and I can't keep them open any longer. God bless you all with a peaceful, relaxing Thanksgiving. Take a moment to truly count your blessings.
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