Today is Thanksgiving . . .

I liked what Julie said today. She said, "I like Thanksgiving because it makes us realize how much we have to be thankful for." So true . . . we take so much for granted in the ordinary days of life. Mostly people we love and spend the greater part of life with in some degree or another. Do you ever notice that most people are thankful for people? People matter. That's why grace and forgiveness and "I'm sorry" and love and commitment and "I love you" and "I believe in you" and "I'm proud of you" and laughter and hugs matter in this world. Because they all have to do with the blessing of meaningful relationships.

So, today I am thankful for the special people in my life . . . Julie is one of them!

On a more serious note . . .

We all know Thanksgiving is so much more than turkey's.

On this eve of Thanksgiving, I am most thankful for:

• the gift of family
• the gift of friendship
• the gift of health
• the gift of life itself
• the gift of God's love and grace to me in Jesus

Blessing Thanksgiving!

A Sun Lover's Thanksgiving . . .

I love the sunshine, so this recipe does it for me during the sometimes dreary gray days of winter in Michigan. As my own tan lines fade, it's nice to know that some still get the sun (even if it's in the oven). Here's a new way to prepare your Thanksgiving Turkey, especially for you sun lover's out there.

1. Cut out aluminum foil in desired shapes.
2. Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan, position the foil carefully.
(see attached picture for details)
3. Roast according to your own recipe and serve.
4. Enjoy a sun lover's Thanksgiving . . .

Happy Thanksgiving
to all who read my blog
out there somewhere!