Thanksgiving Update
In my journey for joyfulness, I've been amazing how a thankful heart leads to a joyful heart. This must be one reason why God wanted the Israelites not to forget the things he did for them. He wanted them to tell their children and their children's children. He wanted them to remember and be thankful. He wanted them to trust in him with their lives. Thankfulness produces joyfulness.
"Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them."
Deuteronomy 4:9
"Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy."
Psalm 107:22
3 Neighbors spent the night. Everyone chipped in and we whipped up a big breakfast! Lots of hands in the kitchen sure made the work go fast! With eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, fruit, cinnamon rolls, yummm! Then everyone helped with the dishes.
In my journey for joyfulness, I've been amazing how a thankful heart leads to a joyful heart. This must be one reason why God wanted the Israelites not to forget the things he did for them. He wanted them to tell their children and their children's children. He wanted them to remember and be thankful. He wanted them to trust in him with their lives. Thankfulness produces joyfulness.
"Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and to their children after them."
Deuteronomy 4:9
"Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy."
Psalm 107:22
3 Neighbors spent the night. Everyone chipped in and we whipped up a big breakfast! Lots of hands in the kitchen sure made the work go fast! With eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, fruit, cinnamon rolls, yummm! Then everyone helped with the dishes.
After breakfast, we made a Thankful Tree. The leaves had things we are thankful for. I was laughing at Angel cause he had such a hard time with this. Caleb is such a little ham for the girls and always making them laugh. He said he was thankful for "Lady's Hair." And drew a picture of long hair. Must be a guy thing.
That evening, we headed to Joe's house for some Turkey! Last year, we had Thanksgiving at our house. This year, he wanted to host it at his new house. Hey, works for me! He made a yummy turkey and there was a ton of delicious food! The best part of course was all being together.
And we even got to talk to Jarrod and Stephanie in Korea and wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. They celebrated their thanksgiving 14 hours before we did! Click here to visit their blog and tell theim hi!
Ready and waiting patiently for his turkey! Check out that adorable bib.
Friends. Family.
Do not be silent. Give Thanks.
Rest. This day. So much more.
A Faithful God.
I am thankful.
Looking so forward to Christmas!
4 comments:
OOH, Brookie, he is getting SO big! I love his little turkey tee. Too cute.
We are so looking forward to Christmas, too.
xoxo,
Veronica
That bib is SOOO cute.
I, too, am just enjoying these weeks leading up to our Savior's birth!
Brooke,
It looks like it was a sweet time with family. Really wish we could have been there physically, but we were in our heart and spirit. Glad we could talk on the phone.. And thanks for all the links to our blog!
WE LOVE YOU GUYS!
PS. ADORABLE AARON!
I'm so glad you all got together for Thanksgiving. And how much more special at Joe's new house! Fun! I miss those holidays at Mom-mom's house for sure. Little Aaron is growing up fast. So cute! And what a great idea to do a family thankful tree! I'll have to remember that one for next year!
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