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It’s Gratitude Day! Though showing gratitude and expressing gratefulness is routinely practiced in our household, I especially enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.
How different and blessed we are today in comparison to the first Thanksgiving celebrated in America. From the blessing of cooking on a stove with a delicious feast completely prepared in about 2 hours to having my family gathered around the table, I will be counting my blessings and showing my gratitude.
In using time wisely, our family is choosing to bypass this evening’s After Thanksgiving Sales and waiting in line at the stores for the Black Friday steals. When we were young and without children, Paul and I survived the thrill of Black Friday. We huddled together to keep from freezing while waiting for Best Buy to open at 5 a.m. 😉
With our turkey brining, potatoes peeled, and sweet potatoes and stuffing prepared, we are on schedule for our Thanksgiving feast. In using time wisely, we have family and friends coming to celebrate our many blessings. The pecan and blueberry pies are baked along with a chocolate cake for dessert this afternoon.
As the preparations commence, I look forward to watching my children participate with Thanksgiving printable activities along with place cards and coloring pages. Though the day is filled with details, I plan to relax and enjoy the day. All the prior preparations provide a path to a success feast while using time wisely.
Wishing you all a blessed day of gratitude! I’m very thankful for each of you, and the blessing you are to me.