Just yesterday I said "Happy Thanksgiving" to a woman, and she gave me such a look. It said that she wanted to cry and rip my head off at the same time. Something was mumbled and she turned away.
I felt bad for upsetting her. But all I said was "Happy Thanksgiving"!
It made me remember that for a lot of people, this is one of the toughest times of the year.
Spiritually, emotionally, financially.
So many people are broken, spiritually, emotionally and financially. Especially this year. Our economy is restricting most of us as never before.
But it's THE HOLIDAYS! It's time to be happy, be merry, spend money, work hard and make it all look easy! Eat tons of food and still be skinny! Decorate your home and be jolly! Smile and get along with Uncle Ed and Aunt Marge as they finish off that fifth and get louder and sloppier.
Don't get me wrong folks. Deep down, I am NOT bah-humbug. Really...I'm not. This is one of our toughest years ever. We are in a place that we don't want to be. But I have accepted our circumstances at this point in our lives and I am ready to move on! I'm smiling. I am. Honest.
Our children are grown and we don't really "do Christmas" anymore. Not like when they were kids. I was a Christmas machine back then! My home was always decorated within an inch of it's life! We knew how to do the holidays. But the older we get, the more laid back we are. And it feels right.
Our grown children and granddaughter will be over today for Thanksgiving! It's the first time in over three years that we all get to be together, because we were living in Florida.
I am very happy and excited about being with my girls! (Tofurkey for everyone! ) ;-)
So anyway, my point is that I do wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. And I do pray for everyone, especially the folks that feel the pressure and depression that can come this time of year.
I would say not to fall into what is *expected* of you. Instead, do what feels joyous and comforting. Give thanks to Lord for all the little things that still make this the greatest country in the world and Americans the most blessed!
Take time for yourself and give time to the Lord Jesus Christ this holiday!
Be blessed, Sharon
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