the day before

i am thankful.

so many blessings

in my life.

more than enough

to last a lifetime

&

i am grateful.

for them all.

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i sit today....

the day before

 thanksgiving.

and think of the

families that are getting their 

homes ready;

cooking and cleaning

 and so much

 excitement filling the air!

some families will be

reunited with loved ones

they haven't seen all year!

some will be hosting small

intimate gatherings

with their closest of friends...

but, let us not forget the families

who will be missing loved ones.

empty places at the table.

families

who have loved ones

 who are gone

and those who have family

that live far away...

for a hole is there.

laughter is missing.

the emptiness is real.

many families

with an ache

this time of year

i pray for them.

these families

who are missing someone

this thanksgiving.

i lift you up

as i remember

 my own family

who live so far away...

and also families

 whom have family members

celebrating thanksgiving in the

presence of our heavenly

Father.

blessings

be upon you all

this year.

there is much to be thankful for.

even in the smallest of moments

there is beauty and wonder.

thankful.
grateful.
yes, indeed.

may your home be filled with love

this thankgiving.