Written for Special Days Contest using one of her Special Day Prompts. |
THANKSGIVING MEMORIES Long years ago the family sat down at our table to share a great feast, all were willing and able to fill plates of turkey, stuffing, gravy and then bring out the biscuits as grandma said "Amen". All of my siblings smiled as dishes were passed, the familiar stories told of Thanksgivings still last when the gravy was lumpy but was still very good poured over the food, eating more than we should. Those days are gone, now I'm dining all alone, sometimes at a restaurant, sometimes at home. Faces from yesterday have slowly faded away, in Heaven they now celebrate Thanksgiving day. My children now have families of their own, their lives are too busy for them to come home. I'm doing quite well with memories and song knowing that but one day I too shall be gone. In the end, Thanksgiving scenes come and go, as parents get older and their steps are slow. Yet blessings abound that we need to recognize and not question God on the 'hows' or the 'whys'. I will thank God above for the gift of being alive; He's helped me through, helped me to survive! So many dear friends around to be thankful for, how could I ever ask Him for anything more? Countrymom 11/4/06 aabb format |