THANKSGIVINGS

I no longer cook large meals for Thanksgivings, or any other time, but this year since I wasn’t traveling, thought I would prepare and take to my daughter’s house, but they were under the weather. All this food in my house, so I prayed and the Lord told me to go ahead cook anyway. (I did give away the turkey). I pulled out my Mom’s old serving platters off the shelf, cooked the night before with great JOY, and sensed the presence of my Mom. Remembering, how she would put extra in the pot in case a stranger stopped by.
I did not invite anyone, but asked the Lord to send whosoever He wanted here and I set the table for four. I got a call where someone asked could they come over, I said yes. Received a text another person asked could they come. The last one didn’t have a ride to get here, and that setting was still on the table when he showed up yesterday and ate like a king.
Thanksgiving Day we had an amazing time sharing why we are grateful. One lady from India shared prayer in her native language and of course I added in Jesus name. She interpreted the prayer and in Jesus name was appropriate. We played a game where we could share our authentic thoughts.  Afterwards, they called saying it was the best Thanksgiving ever and Anju called India, California, Illinois and other places to share her first Thanksgivings ever in America.
I went to sleep that night just being thankful for the faithfulness of my Heavenly Father and realize that gratitude is the antidote for any negative emotion.  2017 was the BEST THANKSGIVING – EVER!!!