Thanksgiving Day

We had a really delightful Thanksgiving this year, sharing dinner with Gramma and Poppop (visiting from Maryland) and the wonderful Powells (visit their blog to compare Thanksgiving notes). Oh, and if you're confused about the hats, you can read all about them in yesterday's post.

Persevering through some early struggles to get the turkey onto its platter, Steve and Sharon finally emerged victorious and we enjoyed a delightful Thanksgiving feast, complete with oyster stuffing and sauerkraut (that's what happens when the crazy East coast relatives are in town for the holiday). No dried corn this year, though, despite visiting three grocery stores in pursuit of my favorite Pennsylvania Dutch dish. I suggested that perhaps we should just get chicken feed to reconstitute, but nobody else thought that was a good idea.

Jim made four (count 'em - four!) kinds of pie for dessert because he wanted to practice his pie making skills. I'll be his dessert guinea pig any day! Sam's enthusiasm rather paled in comparison to Steve's.

The day was made all the more sweet by the addition of two new little ones to the party - Sasha and Thomas! Introducing Sash to each new holiday has been such a joy and I love sharing our traditions with this little one that we waited so very long for! Happy first Thanksgiving, Baby Girl!

I'll leave you with our Thanksgiving blessing this year, from Psalm 136. Standing around our table, stating the simple truth that God's love never quits in response to each line was an amazing way to start the meal. What a perfect, exuberant way to capture the gratitude in each of our hearts.

Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits.
Thank the God of all gods,
His love never quits.
Thank the Lord of all lords.
His love never quits.

Thank the miracle-working God,
His love never quits.
The God whose skill formed the cosmos,
His love never quits.
The God who laid out earth on ocean foundations,
His love never quits.
The God who filled the skies with light,
His love never quits.
The sun to watch over the day,
His love never quits.
Moon and stars as guardians of the night,
His love never quits.

God remembered us when we were down,
His love never quits.
Rescued us from the trampling boot,
His love never quits.
Takes care of everyone in time of need.
His love never quits.
Thank God, who did it all!
His love never quits!