Happy Thanksgiving dear sweet friends. 🍁
Wow....aren't we all so very extremely Blessed?
Do you have a special Thanksgiving in your heart that you remember from long ago? I was thinking about this the other day as I was telling one of friends about it.
When I was about 8 years old....my family and I traveled to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving that year. Now mind you....we were not quite like the visiting uncle and family in National Lampoon Christmas vacation, but here we were, the family of 6, traveling to have Thanksgiving with My mom's brother & family. This was my family's first Thanksgiving away and we were more than excited. My mom and dad in the front seat along with my 4 year old brother.. It was me, my sister and my oldest brother riding in the back seat.
My uncle was a Doctor, and we had never been to visit them in their new home. It was a HUGE home....!! I'm pretty sure that at least 6 houses the size of ours back in East Texas could have fit in my uncle's home. I loved everything about that house.....the big bay window, the furniture, and the upstairs. Not just the second floor, but the third floor too.
When it came time for the Thanksgiving meal....I had never seen anything like it. It was better than the Hallmark movie Christmas dinner tables. Place settings, the whole turkey waiting to be carved, the goblets, the cloth napkins......All of it!!
This was awesome!! The best part was the amazing arrangement on the table, including a big stuffed pheasant. Also, the gorgeous dishes and all of the different kinds of veggies and salads. Beautiful Salads!! I felt like We were at a Feast!!!! I love salads!!!
I loved every minute of this special Thanksgiving, until........ UNTIL, I realized that my cousin had a pet python in his room! Of course....he wanted to bring it down for my dad to see. I think I spent the rest of the day OUTSIDE. I didn't ever want to go back inside. What a wonderful time our family had........ I learned respect for the safety in our small home......with no pythons!!!
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Thanksgiving is more than just a date on the calendar or a FEAST at the table. We all know that Thanksgiving is about gratitude. For me, one of the greatest joys of Thanksgiving is the opportunity to be with my family and friends. As I take a moment here this morning to reflect on the joy of the day, I am reminded of the many friends that bring so much light and inspiration into my life. To all of you, I wish a day filled with laughter, love, and peace. May your hearts be full, your tables abundant, and your memories joyful....
Happy Thanksgiving.
Shug...
What a fun memory! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYes Mari...it sure was. Hope your day has been so filled with much joy...
DeleteWhat a delightful memory! That first Thanksgiving away from home must have felt magical, especially in such an extraordinary setting. The joy of discovering a house so grand, the awe of the beautifully set table, and the excitement of a feast shared with loved ones—it’s no wonder this memory shines so brightly for you. It sounds like the kind of experience that stays in your heart forever.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody...Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. We are all so very Blessed.
DeleteOh I think I would remember that forever! My most favorite holiday memories are of when we lived in Labrador. It was just us (parents and two siblings) and it always felt homey and full of love to me. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteA good homey place full is love is such a huge Blessings.. Great memories for you.
DeleteMy heart is full. Full of the wonderful blog friendships, full of loving family and friends, full of answers to prayers and full of the sunshine today.
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Mine as well Sue...I am so glad to have found you....I enjoy your friendship so very much
DeleteWhat a memory! Both amazing and funny. I think they should have promised you that they would not let the python near you!
ReplyDeleteOoooo I am so scared of reptiles... It was a great Thanksgiving until the python came out...Hope you have enjoyed your family on this beautiful day.
DeleteI hope you have a wonderful day! Ours will be much quieter, but still full of gratitude. ❤️
ReplyDeleteSo much to be Thankful for...It has been a great day...
DeleteNope, Nada, No! I’m with you regarding the python! 🐍
ReplyDeleteThat would have unnerved me then and now. My husband and his daughter love the big snakes. They go to these reptile shows where they can snuggle up to a boa or python.
Have a wonderful day!
No way for me...I can not even go in the reptile house at the zoo..,.. Hope you all have had a great Thanksgiving.
DeleteNow, that's a real scary Thanksgiving memory, Shug - I'd have reacted the same way! Hope your day is blessed with your family and new memories.
ReplyDeletethank you Martha...yes...I am terrified of snakes...Hope your day was awesome!
DeleteOh my, the python would have had me spending the rest of the day outside also. I had cousins who had an iguana and that kind of freaked me out.
ReplyDeleteI hope this one goes through ... cross fingers!
ReplyDeleteWere I to have been at Uncle Doctor's home and heard the word "Python", I'd have been right there with you OUTSIDE. (Both 8 years old and now at 74.) Thanks for the entertaining narrative!