November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to ya (said with an Irish brogue - been watching too many Netflix movies during my illness) I don't have long today but I cannot let the day begin until I've had my coffee and chatted with you. Well, I always try to get my devotionals in with that first cup of coffee and then I chat with you. I LOVE Thanksgiving morning. I sit with tears as I type while I remember the smells of my childhood and the festivities of the holiday morning. There were only five of us at our table each year as we celebrated, but the memories are still abundant. I can remember my first Thanksgiving away from home as a newlywed (21 to be exact) and I cried like a baby to be away from my family. Isn't that funny that sometimes I cannot remember someone's name, but I can remember the tears? Anyway, I am carrying on the tradition with my daughter and grand daughters - the same smells and activities. I pray that when they have families they will remember as vividly as I do. While the memories have not changed, the meal has. PRAISE God. This year I am experimenting with my mom's famous mac and cheese recipe made with Quinoa noodles. I'll let you know how that works out. (wink) My father would probably pitch a fit if he were here, but a healthy Thanksgiving is TOTALLY doable. Sorry, daddy. While our meal is trimmed of most fat, all sugar and starch the love at our table is deep and rich! I pray that for you as well. I pray also that at the end of this day you smile as you realize God loves you, you are loved by your family and that your commitment to great health proves that you love yourself enough to continue to stand for your freedom. Much love this day friends, PK.