Happy Thanksgiving

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I was busy yesterday, cooking and baking and preparing for today. I was on my feet for most of the day and was up early this morning. However, in the middle of the busyness I want to  stop give thanks for many things in my life.

💓 Thank you to my blog readers, many of you have been with me since I began back in 2008. A lot of the photos I used back then no longer show up since Photobucket hijacked them, but you can always go back and read. Thank you. Many have become dear friends.

💓 I'm thankful for my husband who very sweetly bought me flowers as he knows this is a hard time of year. The 3-year anniversary of my mom's passing is tomorrow. He is so supportive. Of course, things have been so busy that it took me a day before I even noticed that they were sitting on our buffet! lol

💓 I'm thankful for my children who all work hard. I love that they call me a few times a week just to chat about their day.

💓 God continues to shape and mold me into a woman who He wants to use for ministry. I'm thankful for the good things and the hard things. All are being used to develop and grow my character.

💓 I'm thankful for blessings that show up each day - some are small and easily missed unless you look for them and some are large. 

and finally....

💓 I'm thankful for a day to pause and say, "Thank you!"

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 23, 2023 at 8:39 AM

    Thank you, Terri, for your blog and your lovely "sermons." I always love to read about your family and your doings and your sermons that mean so much. Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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    1. TerriNovember 23, 2023 at 8:55 AM

      Happy Thanksgiving, Kathy! Have a wonderful day!

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  2. ElizabethdNovember 23, 2023 at 11:48 AM

    I always enjoy visiting You Terri, and you have inspire me in different ways over the years. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. TerriNovember 23, 2023 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you, Barbara! You've been one of my long time readers. :-)

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