"Ramblings At Eventide": Thanksgiving Thoughts

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Thanksgiving Thoughts

So, we managed to spend some time with the family at large-- and very large it can be in our case. However, it really wasn't that big of a gathering this time with various members away to other parts of the family, or wherever. Super seeing family after a long time isolated from everyone, although always hard to really "connect" when there's plenty of people. Plenty tasty vittles, though, and even met some new folks who we shared a commom friend with. Interesting the connections that can be found in a circle where some commonality is shared. Was good to chat and think about and pray for the friend we had in common. Kids did have a chance to spend some time with their one close cousin, and that's always good. He even came back to the folks' house to spend the night there with us too. They certainly enjoy each other's company.

It's tradition for us on Thanksgiving weekend to take a hike through the forest near my folks and hopefully find and cut a charming Christmas tree for our house. Lovely bride and I did take a couple walks and looked at plenty of trees, but didn't find a for-sure tree this time. We did enjoy the peaceful treks with fresh air, pretty scenery, colorful foliage, and sparkly ice holes in the crick though. We're thinking we may take a day off and head up again in a couple weeks to scout out and nab that perfect tree. Shouldn't be so choosy, I guess; they all look "just right" once they're up and sufficiently decorated.

So, what blessings did you "give thanks" to God for this season? Amazing how blessed we are once we step back from the over-stimulated lives we get caught up in and fine-focus our views on all that God has done for us, and continues to do for us, huh? We certainly praise Him for bounteous gifts, big and small, that He has bestowed on our family. As the days transition from festivals of gratitude into the Christmas season, let's keep focusing on the God who oversees and orders the universe. Let His peace guide and direct our hearts and lives. Preparing for celebrating the gift of a Savior needs to be a time of Peace and Joy, not frazzlement and fret. Blessings to all as you prepare for the Advent of our Lord!

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