Thanksgiving Day

 “Be joyful always; pray continually; GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess 5:16-18

Our day started out with my boys fighting.  The first words I heard, loud an dragging me from a deep slumber, were “YOURE A POOP HEAD AND I AM NEVER PLAYING WITH YOU AGAIN”.  Or something like that.

Unfortunately their relationship did not change in the course of the morning or in the car ride over to my aunt’s house.  This caused me to grab LegoMaster by the hood of his coat and drag him out of the car while yelling “I am SURE that Aunty has a room or a corner to put you two in, and if I have to do that I will personally put you back in the car and drive you home without dinner and without staying the night at Grandma and Grandpa’s”. 

I said it strong.  I said it loud.  And I said it in the driveway of my aunt’s house, so I am next to positive they heard me because an instant later the door opened and folks were saying hello. 

So, instead of focusing on that aspect of my thanksgiving, I will choose to make a list of the things to be thankful for, albeit small on this day.

-I have two healthy, smart, handsome boys that I have been entrusted with.  I am filled with joy at their presence.

-I have a wonderful husband who puts up with my whims.  As the boys were leaving in the car with my parents, I stated that we were going to do some Santa-ing and then see if Harry Potter was playing at a reasonable time.  He did not even bat an eyelash, but turned the car in the direction I asked. 

-I have family that wants to be together on holidays such as this.

-I have friends who trust me.  We are sitting one’s dog, and caring for another’s cats (in their own home, but still…)  The folks I would have watch my dog are few and far between, so I feel blessed to have someone include me on their list.

-Although I had to eat a meal that came from a restaurant on a day when home cooking is traditional, I am grateful that I have the means to eat anything I want, and as much as I want.

-And, most of all, I am grateful for the Lord of my life.  He is constantly showing me his entire splendor in people, places, sounds, sights.  He loves me and He always will.  Thanks be to God for making this all possible. 

I guess my list wasn't so small after all.