Giving Thanks

In a few hours, most of us will be jumping from our seats to endure the Southern California phenomenon called traffic as we travel to visit our loved ones. I'd call it "holiday traffic" but it has come to be a daily occurrence regardless of the occasion. Actually, Marc and I won't be heading home 'til tomorrow. We have friends coming over tonight and we will be catching another show at the Center. Nonetheless, I am very excited to spend time with family! I haven't seen some of them since our wedding in April. Tomorrow evening will be a bit of a challenge as we try to juggle our way through Marc's family's dinner and my Dad's side's gathering. I still don't know how we'll do it but I'm sure we'll get to both somehow. Due to work schedules, my Mom's side of the family has decided to postpone the Thanksgiving celebration to lunchtime on Saturday. That makes it easier on our part. Otherwise, we'd have 3 dinners to go to. Imagine all that food?! Having two days off will be a nice luxury for me. While everyone is out shopping on "Black Friday," I plan to catch up with friends, be lazy, and hang out with my siblings.

Every day should be Thanksgiving because each day, there is something to be thankful for. Like most, I'm inclined to make a list to detail what I'm thankful for but I will leave it at this: God has truly blessed us this year by providing for ALL of our needs. As you connect with your family and friends this Thanksgiving, always remember that each moment is worth giving thanks for.