Thanksgiving preparations

                                                         Can you believe that it's that time already?  Jeez I am sure you have been hearing a lot of talk about preparing the turkey, stuffing, or desserts or what ever you are in charge of.  For your information I have always loved Thanksgiving.  In fact it became my favorite holiday when I became a little older and when I realized that getting presents wasn't what Christmas was about.  For your information I think I got that talk from Rachel or Bridget.  I don't know where we were but one of them asked what if I understood the meaning of Christmas and of course my answer was,
                                  "It's all about the presents,"  LOL yeah the usual answer for a kid right? but they shook their heads and said in a gentle but firm voice.  
                                  "Christmas is not all about the gifts.  We give gifts to show that we love each other but it is really about celebrating Jesus's birthday."  She then explained how I was grateful to be able to receive gifts when there are many other kids who can't."
                                    Of course I didn't give that much thought until a year later I would say when I was 12 or 13 maybe a little younger when we were celebrating Thanksgiving when of course there are no gifts  you are just surrounded by your family or friends and you realize that gifts are not as important so ever since then Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday even though my birthday is on Christmas eve.  ;)  So I owe Rachel or Bridget or whoever gave me that talk a huge thanks.  So anyway I will be going to dad's this afternoon and staying till Sunday.  I will probably help him or watch him prepare the pumpkin pies tonight.  Mom was busy preparing her dishes last night after we came back from dinner.  I was lucky enough along with Mark to taste some of her fresh cranberry dish she made.  Well I will update you on my Thanksgiving day next time I blog.  So HAPPY THANKSGIVING!