Thanksgiving is the one holiday I will not compromise in being away from my family. The one day a year I want turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and the whole works. This is a time to count our blessings and appreciate the people in our lives. I tend to be extra conscious of my friends during Thanksgiving-the people I can count on no matter what.
I shake my head in disgust when the focus of this particular holiday is about gifts and pre-Black Friday deals. I would imagine that many people are revolving their holiday plans around stores’ hours on Thanksgiving Day. Seriously?? I applaud stores like Nordstrom’s, Bed Bath and Beyond, Costco and the others who ARE NOT open on Thanksgiving Day. How refreshing…stores having principles and being unapologetic about them. For the parents who plant themselves outside a store before they’ve even digested their turkey, what does that teach our children about family and counting our blessings? To me, it says “things” are more important than people. Wow, how very sad!
In a matter of hours, I will be surrounded by my family which includes my 83 year-old father and 75 year-old mother, sisters, brother-in-law, nephews and niece. What started out as plans for a quick dinner with my sister turned into a family dinner and I’m good with that. We always enjoy each other’s company and I wouldn’t have it any other way. There is no equal to spending time with family. I encourage all of you to re-think your plans for Thanksgiving night and put family first. If any of this reminds you something you’ve read in a book called Good Tidings and Great Joy, good because I love that Sarah Palin is trying to take back American values and getting people to wake up.
Sincerely,
Grateful in Norman
Mary's Musings 