Caroline’s version of the reason we celebrate Thanksgiving goes something like this:
“A long time ago the Indians and the Cowboys were fighting. Then they stopped fighting and said, ‘Hey, why don’t we all eat some dinner and be friends with each other.’”
I’m not sure this is completely historically accurate so check Wikipedia before you go throwing this story around at dinner parties and such in an attempt to impress people with your knowledge of history.
For me, this Thanksgiving is especially poignant because it comes right on the heels of my trip to the Dominican Republic. As I sit around the table with my family, I will take a moment to be grateful for things I have taken for granted in years past.
Things as simple as clean water from the tap.
I am beyond grateful and humbled at the blessings God has lavishly poured out on my undeserving soul.
And I’m grateful that y’all take the time to stop by and read whatever randomness I write each day.
Happy Thanksgiving! May your tummies and your hearts be full today.
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
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I enjoy your blog so much! Wishing you and your family a very BLESSED Thanksgiving! HOpe that you have a wonderful day!
Today, as my brother sleeps on my couch, I am thankful for my boys who have come home safe from the war. I am thankful for what they have sacrificed for us.
Happy Thanksgiving, Big Mama!
Happy Thanksgiving, Melanie – have a wonderful day!
Happy Thanksgiving Melanie and family, I hope your day is filled with love and blessings.
Thank you for your blog. I love reading “the randomness” you write everyday. It makes me laugh. Thanks too for sharing your trip to Dominican.
May you and your family have a wonderful day!
Happy Thanksgiving, Melanie and family! Happy Thanksgiving to the Big Mama Blog Reader Family!
When Caroline gets to third grade and hears the real background of Thanksgiving, she might be a little shocked to find out those “cowboys” are “pilgrims.”
Have a happy one!
Your blog is among my thanksgiving blessings!
happy turkey day to you too. thanks for sharing your special experience in the DC with all of us. it made me more grateful for the simple things too and makes me want to do more…
I’m thankful for the laugh you give me every single morning and for the hope that my baby girl Harper will be half as funny as Caroline!
Happy Thanksgiving to your family!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
That’s my favorite verse! I don’t have very man bible verses memorized but this one I’ve known forever.
I’m thankful with you today. Caroline is on to something…nothing like bonding with friends (and family) over a meal that makes you whip out your XXL sweat pants from WalMart! Or Juicy Coture velour suit, like some of us people own
I just ordered some of these: http://thankyoubracelets.com/
Because my ungrateful behind needs to be reminded every day about how my cup truly does runneth over. And I bought extras to share.
There’s nothing like a Mission Trip to a 3rd world country to open your eyes to ALL we have to be thankful for! Clean water and a good plumbing system are at the top of my list with central heat and air being up there, too.
Have a wonderfully BLESSED Thanksgiving!!
Mel, your blog is always a highlight of my day. I have told you before that my granddaughter, Avery, gets such a kick out of Caroline and we just love your positive messages. We have so much to be thankful for and you are on my thankful list. The story is simple and great. That’s what we need more of….simple. God Bless!
Thank you, Big Mama.. you give me something to look forward to each day… your blog can make me laugh, make me cry, make me grateful for all that I have.. but it always makes me glad that I read it!!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for all the laughs!
I am thankful for the humor you produce in my day.
For the kids that are running around me driving me crazy today.
For the turkey I smell but can not eat yet.
For the shopping day Mom and I are about to experience.
And the PARADE, I love it!
Enjoy your day!
Happy Thanksgiving friends! We all certainly have a lot to be thankful for this year, don’t we?
I am thankful for your blog and your wonderful sense of humor. Thanks for being such a blessing. Happy Thanksgiving!
Visiting third world countries do up the degree of one’s thankfulness, doesn’t it? Blessings to all!!
A blessed Thanksgiving to you and your family…..still enjoying your posts from your trip to the Dominican Republic. I just wish more persons could have their eyes opened to the true suffering in this world of ours.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving and know your randomness blesses me daily!!!
Hope you’re having a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving, Melanie. Also, I hope your Thanksgiving lasagna was the best ever!
Much love,
Diane
Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your blessings!
I am thankful you write your randomness! You bring great joy to my bloggin!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! I enjoy your blog. Thankful for all the laughs you provide…especially the dove!
I believe that’s the Texas version of the Thanksgiving story.
Happy thanksgiving.
I am thankful for your randomness. It has become a daily ritual. I hope your thanksgiving was wonderful.
We do take so much for granted. I am thankful for all God has blessed me and my family with.
I am thankful for you and your blog and all that comes with it. Especially the love of God and the humor as it reminds me that I am normal and the things I think and/or encounter as a mother are the same for other mothers as well.
A Belated Happy Thanksgiving to you!
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