Thankful Hearts Prepare

The forecast is for snow, three to five inches! Yes, I’m totally excited. While many consider the sloppy weather a nuisance, I love it…especially the first snow of the season. It sets my eyes and heart on the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. With my eldest son away at college, I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving even…

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Reminiscing Thanksgiving

When I was a little girl, we celebrated Thanksgiving at my great aunt’s home. She would roast an enormous turkey to feed the entire extended family. My dad was always in charge of carving the bird. I would stand next to him, watching and waiting. He would slice off bite-size pieces for me to sample…

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Thankful Hearts for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather, celebrating with thankful hearts. To grow an attitude of gratitude in your family, recognize both the large and small gifts in life. When we notice and point out the blessings to one another we set the stage for thankfulness. Be intentional about how you’ll portray gratitude at…

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A History of Giving Thanks

I really enjoy history! Stories of long ago that have shaped people and nations are fascinating. The history of Thanksgiving is intriguing. The first Thanksgiving dinner was celebrated in 1621 with the colonists and Native Americans. Centuries later, in 1863, Abraham Lincoln made the day of thanks official during the Civil War. It makes me…

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