Thanksgiving Musings

Yes - this was one of those once in a million weeks.

A short week at work and then off to go RVing for Thanksgiving.  This is the weekend all of the Texas clubs of the FCRV get together.  We share laugh, love and of course food.

We are a diverse bunch!  The oldest is in her mid 80's and the youngest is about 3.  Spend a little time with this group and you will definitely learn something!  We even had someone bring a pet racoon!  Imagine that - a pet racoon!

This has given me a chance to connect with friends far and near - to love on them a little and let them love on me some too.  That is one of the great things about this time of year, but something we should do more of every day of the year.

I miss the kids - all 4 of them.  That is part of the learning to let them go.  They are setting their own paths now.  2 are working and 2 are spending time with the other family.  Mike and I are spending time with his family this week.  We are also spending time with a group of people who are an extended family.  Many of the group have known each other for years - they have seen children grow up together, seen children of friends marry and have their own children.  They have also been there to weep with friends as a loved one has passed on.

Oh, to be thankful!  There is so much I am thankful for - not just this weekend, but every day of my life.  Share a little love with those in your life - be thankful for what you have and try not to worry too much about other things.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Love, forever and a day

Great is Thy faithfulness!
Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

'Tis the (Hurried, Rushed, Frantic) Season....

I'm sitting here listening to the singular sound of a train horn, thinking of all the things I need to do. 

Yes, 'tis the season'.  Where we are supposed to be spending time with family and friends - but we tend be hurried, rushed and frantic to get everything done.

Looked at my calendar and between now and New Years, there is something going on every week-end.  From an early Thanksgiving get together with family to Christmas Celebrations spread out over a week (or two).  Add to that your normal every day activities (work, cleaning house, exercise - if you can get it in) and you see the picture.

What happened to those years where you were able to sit and relax and visit?  When did we become a society of having to do everything - NOW.  I long for those days when we were able to take the time to reflect on this season - giving thanks for all we have, celebrating the season of our Lord's birth and looking forward to the new year and all that it promises.

The train has moved on and so must I.  Time to get ready and start the weekend activities. 

Love, Forever and a Day

p.s. - take some time for yourself because I certainly plan to find some time for me.


Silent Night, Holy Night
All is calm, All is bright........