Favorite Thanksgiving Memory

[amadeus]

And I know that you spend time praying. That's one of the best ways we can spend our time!

Sounds like y'all have been through it! In 2007, I came close to death due to lung poisoning. Two trips to emergency rooms were no help at all. One night, I could hardly breathe. I told Jesus that I would go to the hospital if He led me to, or if not, He would have to breathe for me. At times, He did!

I pressed into Jesus and His word for healing. I asked God to remove all symptoms. Over time, I did better, but still struggled sometimes. I finally asked God to let me function whether He removed all symptoms or not. I was home schooling my kids, and they REALLY needed me. Even though I still struggle with symptoms at times, God has been faithful to keep me functioning!

I really appreciate your prayers! Please tell your wife that for me. My family needs prayer more than I can say on this forum. I will continue to keep both of you in my prayers.

Sounds like you have been quite a bit as well. Our God is able.
Thank you for your prayers and , yes, you will be in our prayers as well.

 

[amadeus]

I think the USA Thanksgiving is more boring than the Canadian one.
At least in Canada there is TWO months before another turkey!!

Turkey used to be a treat in England...but with turkey twice in a few weeks 'the Christmas turkey' is ruined.

And my son in law wants it again at Easter!!! It is no longer a treat.
There must be something said for the war days...everything in my childhood was a treat..even the common orange. ( none during the war and for a few years after)

When I was young in my mother's home Thanksgiving was never boring. We children looked forward to getting together with cousins and others of our age to play and enjoy the family together. I always did really enjoy the family. This continued later when my generation was grown but my mother still hosted the special meals cooking the main course for many years.

My wife took up the lead in later years as the main cook and hostess when we would gather at our house with our children and grandchildren. It was always a blessed happy time for Giving Thanks but since my wife had to pull back several years ago no one took her places. Still the good memories of family coming together to give thanks will always remain. We have had troubles, but our God has blessed us nevertheless. The idea of Thanksgiving for all that God has done for us was never a bad one.

Praise His Name!
Give God the glory!

 

[Mayflower]

I'm not sure how to say this, so I'll just come out with it. I think you need to watch your baby girl like a hawk around your dad. He may have his life together, but he also may still be capable of abuse. Like I said, I'll be praying for you!

DEFINITELY. I'm hoping we can meet at Mcdonalds or something.

 

[Prayer Warrior]

DEFINITELY. I'm hoping we can meet at Mcdonalds or something.

Oh, good! I'm glad I didn't offend you!

 

[farouk]

With Thanksgiving Day quickly approaching, I thought it would be a blessing to share some Thanksgiving memories.

One of my favorite memories is spending Thanksgiving in Texas with my parents years ago. My grandmother was there and showed me how to make her cornbread dressing. I had tried to make it taste like hers for years, but without any success. She showed me the secret ingredient--chopped, sautéed bell pepper!

Edit: At Christmas time, I use one green pepper and a red one to give the dressing a more festive look.

Up here it's 6 weeks earlier than in the US...

 

[farouk]

Thanksgiving is kind of a throwback to the people of the Mayflower, who gave thanks...

 

[Mayflower]

Thanksgiving is kind of a throwback to the people of the Mayflower, who gave thanks...

Y'all can thank me later

 

[Prayer Warrior]

Up here it's 6 weeks earlier than in the US...

Up where?

 

[farouk]

Up where?

Sorry, up here in Canada...

 

[Prayer Warrior]

Sorry, up here in Canada...

Yes, I've already been informed by the Canadians....

Edit: You can still have a favorite Thanksgiving memory!

 

[farouk]

Yes, I've already been informed by the Canadians....

Edit: You can still have a favorite Thanksgiving memory!

Well, I was in hospital during one Thanksgiving, but had a wonderful time meditating by myself on Scripture...

 

[Prayer Warrior]

Sorry, up here in Canada...

Sorry, Farouk, I'm just feeling a little meh about elections in the U.S. at the moment. Do you have a favorite memory to share?

I see that you saw my last post. Is that a seesaw?

 

[farouk]

Sorry, Farouk, I'm just feeling a little meh about elections in the U.S. at the moment. Do you have a favorite memory to share?

Thanksgiving is for us associated with mealtime with certain particular friends...

 

[Prayer Warrior]

Well, I was in hospital during one Thanksgiving, but had a wonderful time meditating by myself on Scripture...

Did the hospital serve turkey and dressing?

 

[Prayer Warrior]

Thanksgiving is for us associated with mealtime with certain particular friends...

I see. Are you French Canadian by any chance?

 

[farouk]

Did the hospital serve turkey and dressing?

Umm...that year I was so out of it, under anaesthetic, in an induced coma for bypass surgery.

But other years we have enjoyed turkey with particular friends, yes.

 

[farouk]

I see. Are you French Canadian by any chance?

Ah non, pas forcément; mais je parle la langue de mes compatriotes francophones...

 

[Prayer Warrior]

Umm...that year I was so out of it, under anaesthetic, in an induced coma for bypass surgery.

But other years we have enjoyed turkey with particular friends, yes.

So, I guess if your in a coma, no turkey and dressing?

 

[farouk]

So, I guess if your in a coma, no turkey and dressing?

Comas obliterate memories...

 

[Prayer Warrior]

Ah non, pas forcément; mais je parle la langue de mes compatriotes francophones...

Habla español? No hablo francais!