Giving Thanks is an Action
Nov 29th, 2009 by Emily
Like so many people this weekend, I am reflecting on all that I have to be grateful for. Our holiday was marked by three generations of people who sat at our table, a mix of friends old and new; the family we are born into and the family we create as we go along in life. We can act on the gratitude the holiday asks us to become aware of; lets celebrate the next few holidays on the calendar with generosity and thoughtfulness, and less consumerism. We can allocate our holiday spending towards charitable causes like Heifer International , or we could pool the collective resources of our family towards a fantastic group vacation. Gifts that create memories or help others in need, gifts that improve the world rather than collect dust and use up resources.
Mincemeat Pie
the long table
breads for stuffing and cranberry relish
sausage for stuffing
stuffing assembly
Pumpkin Pie
Cheers!
May your holiday season be filled with gratitude and generosity. Thank you to all the wonderful people who touch our life here at Barking Dog Farm .
Here here!
This reminds me of the epitaph on a friend’s headstone, a friend that died tragically in a car accident in his early twenties.
“He made friends of his family and family of his friends”
That is how I feel about you. I am happy that I am both. Thanks for the best thanksgiving my sister.
All my love…
It is always the best time when you are around. Thanks so much for your help my sister!