I’m getting ready to run out to my Dad’s and put up some blinds before class (wow. Life has been crazy recently.) but I was just talking to the girls about the families that wouldn’t be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner…and the soldiers who are far away from home…and the soldiers who have made it home, but now have no home…and I was struck with sudden thankfulness. I am so thankful to have a warm home, two bright beautiful and healthy girls, a supportive husband w/a good job that brings him home every night, a stocked pantry, friends and family that are amazing, a church family that is literally a God-send, and more blessings than I can count. There are days when I got for hours without being thankful and that’s shameful. I am ashamed at my occasional discontent, boredom, and yes, even jealousy. How dare I? Who am I to be ungrateful for the abundance that is my life?
Today-I am grateful.
Today-I remember what God has given me.
Today-I am hugging my girls tighter and pulling my husband close.
Today-I helped a family in need provide Thanksgiving dinner for their loved ones.
Today-I smiled at a stranger, just because.
Today-I am thankful.
What are you thankful for today?
One of the main staples at my Mommaw’s (and Aunt’s) home for holiday meals is Pink Salad. I can remember growing up in Mommaw’s home and looking forward to the holidays for two main reasons: Turkey and Mommaw’s Pink Salad. As an early adopter of cherries, I became addicted to Pink Salad also at an early age. There many years I gorged myself on this salad only miss out on the other delicious treats. After all these years and the many additions to our family meals, Pink Salad is still by far my favorite and while yes, I could make this for myself at home any time I want…it just wouldn’t be the same as Mommaw’s.