Happy Thanksgiving

This morning I was able to sleep late, around 8:00. I turned on the TV and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade was just about to begin. For some reason watching the parade always makes me cry. They are usually tears of joy with only a few times mixed with tears of yesteryear. Having been in the parade when I was in 8th grade there are many memories attached to it. so I guess that is cause for some emotion to be aroused.

Having made a decision to just relax on this day of thanks, I chose to put up my Christmas tree and watch a few movies. My evening dinner plans fell through so I made poppy seed chicken and had my own T-day feast. Now before any of you feel sad for me...don't. This was my choice.

Have you ever been going at such a fast pace that you just need a vacation from people. That is how today and possible even tomorrow will be for me. I did go to the movies with a friend tonight and will see some family tomorrow but mainly I needed a break.

There are a few things I am thankful for that may seem trivial to most but to me they are what this day means to me.

I am thankful for my Cubs blanket because it reminds me that God gave me friends who love me.
I am thankful for my two roommates that go away for the holidays. It is always good to be reminded that you do miss them when the house is quiet.
I am thankful that I have a family who loves me enough to say it is ok that I did not join them for dinner in Bham.
I am thankful for God who loves me inspite of my mistakes and as a friend recently reminded me...Thanks be to Jesus Christ that I do not bear the burden of my forgiven sin.
I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving day. God Bless