We have all come to realize this year
that getting together as families cannot be taken for granted.
For some it feels like a dream of the past or the future,
causing me to want to tread carefully
lest my I wake up from my dream.
Covid 19 brought our family together while we were building our house,
and never would I have guessed that we'd still be together in October ...
still waiting on visas,
kids doing school on zoom with a sixteen hour time difference.
I set the table the day before because it's one of my favorite things to do
and I do not want to be rushed.
There's a wonderful sense of anticipation when I look at the table all set.
We added a table to the dining room table and
stretched right through the opening into the kitchen eating area ...
made me smile.
And yes, finally, the table in it's ultimate glory,
filled with family.
It looks like by the time I sat down, some boys were done!
Around the table we took a bit of time to share how God has been our Rock of help this year.
An Ebenezer of sorts, and a focus to remember.
And that's what Thanksgiving is about.
9 comments:
Wow, what a day to remember! It's so good to see your family gathered together. So many blessings, so much to be thankful for. God is good.
I know you treasure every moment when you can all be together. Our Vancouver kids moved back to the Island at the beginning of the month and I am in constant awe that all of our family live in the same area, especially since we raised them overseas.
Your stretched table is a most wonderful sight. I also like setting the table ahead of time, and thinking about the people who will sit there.
God is good all the time.
A beautiful table enhances by those lovely smiles. A Thanksgiving to remember for all sorts of reasons.
Everything is absolutely beautiful and perfect! I hope there are many more such miracles in your future. Blessed family times!
Oh so lovely to see that table extended holding each and everyone of your family that I know you don't take for granted. So special. Love seeing it!!
So many many memories to hold unto for the future! We don't know how many we have left to enjoy!! So thankful you could all be together!!
Such a blessing to be able to all be together!!! Your family and the table setting are beautiful, and the high beams above look amazing!
It's a little sad that I can't quite picture you in your home now that you are in a new one...but maybe someday I will come to visit you in your new home! The table looks lovely as always!
Thank you Vicki, Lorrie, Angharad, Rosella, Ellen, Mary, Elsie and Kathy!
Being together as a family this year was a gift! In a few weeks our Indonesia family will be off again, but we'll have these precious memories.
Kathy, a visit sounds like a dream! Our guest room is always ready.
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