Bounty, feast and gratitude

- This harvest display put together by the Chancel Guild at my church. The bounty was taken to a nearby food co-op after the service.

- Since my mother is without a kitchen these days, her famous Senator Russell's Sweet Potato Casserole was delegated to me for the Thanksgiving feast. I only had to call her twice with questions. And in another kitchen in Florida, the newly married niece Abigail was making it, too, as a new tradition for her in-law family.

- Receiving this lovely "Happy Day before Thanksgiving" email from friend Bev yesterday. It sums up how I feel about all of my family and friends, too. (This includes you, blog friends!):

"In the midst of this busy, busy day I wanted to tell you all how much I am thankful for you. And, since this is to be a day of "no complaining" (recommended by someone in Congress, of all places!) I wanted to start my day with a sense of gratitude.
The following is a prayer from my Sunday School class of a couple of years ago and expresses my sense of thankfulness. I consider all of you family, whether we are bonded by blood or friendship:"

For the blessings You have bestowed upon this family,
For all the days we've had together,
And all of the days to come,
For the joys and sorrows that bind us ever closer,
For the trials we have overcome,
And for teaching us that we can do no great things,
Only small things with great love,
Thank you.
Amen

Blessings to you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a wonderful weekend!