Every year while gather around our table at Thanksgiving a basket is passed around filled with kernals. Each person is instructed to take 2 kernals to represent two things they are thankful for. This is usually an emotionally driven tradition where true gratitude pours out. The one time a year I see my husband choked up as he reveals the things in life that are most important to him. This wonderful tradition began with my father in law's family and the kernals that pass between our fingers have been in our family for over 30 years! I feel extremely blessed to be able to host Thanksgiving again and plan to carry on this family tradition as long as I am living.
In honor of the great turkey slaughter the girls and I made some cute crafts. One included pilgrim hats made from cookies and peanut butter cups. There were 14 until I brought one in the office to snap a picture of and then I don't know what happened to it! Our final craft was totally cute. We made turkey napkin rings out of old toilet paper rolls. Although this craft met several standards for my lesson plan book, I still have an uneasy feeling putting something on my table that used to serve its purpose in my bathroom! Anyhow they turned out adorable and we had a great time making them. So this year I am thankful for my husband who has both supported and trusted me to educate our children. It is a blessing to have my legacy at home with me and as Sophie says (during chore time) "Mama is training us to be good wives!"
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Today Pastor Bill talked about making sure that we are dong what God calls us to, while we wait patiently for his return. Made me reflect on my "calling" and then that made me think about Kati's and now your calling. What greater calling than preparing your beautiful children to stand tall and stand firm for Jesus, in a time where it is harder than ever to do so. I'm so blessed to see the strong women of God you have both become. I love you Mel.
oops, pardon the typo - that's doing (not dong)
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