For quite a few years now Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday. I love taking the time to recognize all that the Lord has blessed me with. When I was growing up Thanksgiving dinner was delayed while we all sat around the table and took turns stating at least one thing we were thankful for. As an adult I haven't always been able to enjoy that tradition. This year I will be able to enjoy that tradition regardless of where the dinner is spent.
Today I came up with a great way to help my family love the holiday and learn to count their blessings. This evening I took Braxton outside to find some leaves so that we could have some leaf rubbings to give the Thankful sign some more color. The leaf rubbings were even more fun than I remembered. I was surprised that my 6-year-old said he hadn't done a leaf rubbing before. The plan is to have each member of the family write one thing they are thankful for each day throughout the month of November and post it on the door. For a little more fun we may even add pictures of some of our favorite things that we are grateful for. I hope that your family can also find a way to make this a season of gratitude. After all really celebrating Thanksgiving is the best way to prepare for a wonderful Christmas!!!
