It IS my favorite holiday! I remember that, as a child, we had certain things we did on certain holidays. Thanksgiving was a time to go to my dad's cousin's house in Dallas. After lunch, the guys would go to the Cowboy game and the girls would go to NorthPark to see the decorations. Large gatherings, lots of family, limitless food, and so much fun! Over the years, it eventually came to my house and so now, my family comes here for the annual holiday!
This year, I had not been feeling well, so my girls and my sister dove right in and got the house ready, shopped for groceries and helped with all the details. And, as always, it was so much fun! My parents came up on Wednesday and my mom made the turkey and dressing! Just watching Jack's and Mary Kate's eyes looking at the dessert table made it fun! (Who doesn't love a good dessert table!) The weather was beautiful and so the kids, little AND big, played football in the backyard, laid in the hammock and had fun in the swings! Matt and Brad and my nephew Peter went to the Cowboy game with my dad's cousin. And at the end of the day, most of the nieces and nephews were asleep somewhere in my house. I just love Thanksgiving!
But, Friday morning brought something very unsettling. During the night, while we slept, someone was bold enough to come onto our driveway and slash (and I mean this in the worst possible way!) the tires on my Expedition and Emily's Explorer. We were horrified. I can't really explain it, but as I began to think about it, I was just so sad. What would possess someone to do this? When the police came, the first question was "Have you made someone mad?". The conclusion was that this was a random act of violence and had occurred elsewhere in the area.
I couldn't sleep Friday night...I kept looking out the window. Would they come back? Was this a case of mistaken identity? Did they think someone else lived here? It didn't matter. It happened.
As difficult as it was, I began to pray for this person(s)and asked God to take away my fear AND my anger. This was ALOT of money! And money aside, it caused fear to bubble up inside me and I don't like that. I know that God will use this experience to help me grow and maybe somewhere down the road, the one or ones who did this will feel some remorse and turn to God for forgiveness. That's what I am praying for.
I still love Thanksgiving...because I know it is about something far greater than any possession that I have. I am thankful for my family, my friends, and a God of comfort who reminds me that HE is always here.
Be blessed today!
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I'm so sorry that someone took out their frustration and anger on you! It's certainly a reminder that for some people the holidays bring out very different feelings. I'm so glad Satan wasn't able to steal your joy in having your family around you for such a special day.
Thanks so much for your sweet note on my blog! I would LOVE to have you stop by absolutely any time. My schedule is very flexible these days. I will try to give you a call (something I haven't been very good at getting done lately). Thank you for your prayers for us!
I so hope you are feeling better! Thanksgiving is a lot of work. As are all the holidays. But, like me, I know you love it. I am looking for some time and a box of kleenex to respond to your precious comment to me about my babies. You will never know how much that touched me and I will be eternally grateful for your words. I'll be seeing you soon I hope. Let's plan a day. Love ya!
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