Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 That is beautiful. Thanks Deb!!! Happy Thankgsgiving!!! Love, Ingrid > > ~~~THANK YOU ONCE MORE~~~ > by " PoppyK " Kisner > > As I stuff the turkey and prepare our annual meal, > My family is excited and they know just how I feel. > I love it when the holidays begin here in the fall, > There's nothing I don't love about it, I just love it all. > > I love the feeling that I get when family is all here, > I think I love this season more than any time of year. > But every year is different as we move into this season, > And every year we celebrate we have a different reason. > > Oh yes we always thank the Lord for blessings that abound, > And yes we always thank Him that he keeps us safe and sound. > But this we always do each day and not just once a year, > It is the new things we enjoy as holidays draw near. > > Each year I always think of things that we did in the past, > And sometimes wish that all those years had not gone by so fast. > The loved ones that have graced our table going through the years, > The ones that are no longer with us always brings me tears. > > It seems that on this day each year I always reminisce, > Thinking of how many years I have been doing this. > Making all the dishes and the turkey just the same, > And having everything on time before the football game. > > All the family gathered as we share and have our meal, > Sharing all our thankfulness and sharing how we feel. > Sharing with the new ones that have joined our meal this year, > Sharing silent prayers for one who is no longer here. > > Sharing tears and laughter of the things done in the past, > And sharing all the new things wanting them to always last. > Every year is special, some things old and some things new. > And everybody talks of all the new things they will do. > > Later on the men retire so stuffed it causes pain, > As they sprawl before the tube to watch the football game. > All the ladies gather to bring everyone to date, > Cleaning up the mess from dinner will just have to wait. > > All the kids go running to find toys and games to play, > This another special time on our Thanksgiving Day. > I guess this is our free time just to laugh and talk and share, > Some stay planted while some others move from chair to chair. > > It's just a very special time and love is all around, > It's just that very special feeling families have all found. > When they share together in so many different ways, > This time of year and all the love shown at the holidays. > > So as I place my turkey in and close the oven door, > I think of the excitement and who I am cooking for. > I bow my head and say a prayer for blessings given me, > All I have and all my family close as they can be. > > Thank you Lord for giving me a life so rich and full, > Thank you for my family that makes life so wonderful. > Thank you for so many things but I have one request, > I pray that in this world today that everyone gets blessed. > > Even with the conflict that the world endures each day, > Even with the problems we all have in every way. > Let this day be special as the holidays now start, > Let the peaceful spirit come and enter every heart. > > That is the prayer I offer on this year's Thanksgiving Day, > That somehow in this world a lasting peace will find a way. > And in this season of good will and peace on earth to men, > There is a way that on this day that peace will come again. > > So I have made my silent plea it's all that I can do, > Now I will go get ready because all my family's due. > I have this day you've given me and who could ask for more, > My children and my grandbabies will soon be at my door. > > I've lost some loved ones in the past who are no longer here, > And I will always think about them each and every year. > And one day it will be my turn to take my leave from earth, > So I am going to celebrate this day for all it's worth. > > I'm going to laugh; I'm going to cry and make it be the best, > I'm going to give it all I have when sharing with the rest. > I'm going to make this day be all that it was meant to be, > Because next year there may be changes in our family. > > So on this day grab everyone and kiss and hug them tight, > Share the feast you have today and on into the night. > Forget about the problems we all have and let them lay, > We have now, so just enjoy this year's Thanksgiving Day. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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