{these images are not from 1996 ...but made the post nonetheless} one of the most memorable thanksgiving holidays ever
let me explain~
my husband gregg had passed away just two weeks prior
the girls were all tiny
& honestly
might have not even realized it was a holiday
but the Lord had blessed us with a precious family
the Lewis's
Joyce had stood beside me the night he passed away from me
& basically was beside me
well
anytime i needed her
she had lost her best friend to cancer a few years prior
she was a kindred spirit to me
a friend who had walked this road with another loved one
she was strong for me
& she was joy for me
anyway
that holiday
they invited me & the girls
plus my parents
to join them as they celebrated
i don't remember if their home was spotless
or if the leaves were blown off the driveway
i don't remember what dishes were used
( you know...the things we all worry about)
i don't remember alot from that day
but what i do remember
is the amazing feeling of love
of being protected & cared for
by a precious family
who made me & mine feel like one of theirs
i have much to be grateful for
an endless list of things i don't deserve
many things i know i take for granted
but i pray i am cultivating a grateful heart
in me
&
in my girls
i want them to know that even during the darkest days
the Lord provided for us
that thursday in november
1996
the Lord loved on us through the generosity of others
i pray i can do the same
i plan to write a note to my friend this week
& remind her how much i treasure her
how grateful i am for her
a handwritten note
not an email
or a facebook message
not even a phone call
but a note
a stamp
a walk to the mail box
i encourage you to do the same
think of someone
maybe someone you don't touch base with on a regular basis
that has blessed you
take a moment
write them a note
& thank them
i wish each of you a very very Happy Thanksgiving
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