This is my first time of participating in The Carnival of Family Life and set out to do so by offering up my super top secret Apple Butter recipe – but then I snapped out of that fog and realized I would be revealing the “how to” of some of the gifts I am preparing for the holidays. So, umm, perhaps another day…
Instead of talking about recipes – I decided to talk about family and share one of my very favorite Thanksgiving photos of all time.
When I take a look at my calendar for next week and see how full it’s become – I have to reflect back on the first Thanksgiving I spent as a single mother and realize just how blessed I am to have a full schedule. That first holiday as a single mother, left me at home alone on Thanksgiving day, having let the little ones go with their dad’s family.
This photo is of my little Indians (my twins, Trey and Dakota) from their first pre-school Thanksgiving program that very year. Aren’t they adorable? (Trey isn’t hurt, he’s just saying CHEEEZ) It’s hard to believe they are as tall as mom now at the ripe age of 13.
There are so many in the world that don’t have anyplace to go or family to spend it with – and here I have family dinners each and every day over the four day holiday weekend.
The fact that my husband and I were both married before and have our own branched families along with our children having multiple directions to be pulled off in, I never realized just how busy life could become when blending families.
This year as I find myself beginning to grumble about the hectic schedule, I’m going to force myself to take a step back and realize just how easily it could all be swept away and the lonely alternative is far more dreadful.
Having lost my grandmother in September, I’m sure to miss sharing the memories of her wonderful holiday treats and hearing the tales of her childhood holidays from deep in the hills of Kentucky.
Enjoy your family this holiday season! There are so many out there that would gladly trade places with you in an instant.
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What a fun share! I love the picture. Thanksgiving is such a great time of year, and so great to reflect on all the things we should be grateful for!
Hugs,
Holly
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Gayla,
they are so cute! I am feeling so sad about my little ones growing up, it really does go by fast and I am trying to soak up all the memories.
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