Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the town
Mixing and baking and basting abound
The turkeys were nestled all snug in their roasters
While mom set the table with china and coasters
The kids took their time making lists of their blessings
While Dad dozed and dreamed of turkey and dressing
…hummmm?
Okay, I got nothing…I’m no poet…but I’m sending you love today on the day before Thanksgiving…
And may I leave you with a little photo from Thanksgiving Day a hundred years ago when my babies were truly babies and all of our family was still here, on this side of eternity…
Although those days are gone, the memories linger. They’re strong in me and in them I find both comfort and longing.
Tomorrow, I will breathe in every second.
Tomorrow we will make new memories that will mix with the old and become part of the whole.
I pray that this holiday, each one of you will embrace your moments.
…as we live our legacy~one day at a time.
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Robin:
This picture is so precious. You inspire me!
Total Sweetness!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Writing, crafting, sewing, photography, blogvilling, why not poetry?
A nice addition to your creative tool chest!
Did you notice in this photo, taken so long ago, their personalities
are beginning to shine through? Timothy, the adventurous, moon
walking, deer stalking young man. Stephanie, the pensive, thoughtful, reflective, meditative…….Dean’s “pondering” may not hold water: )
And Bethany….. lets organize, take charge, NOW and getter done!!!
And Wes……what can I say…..he is tha man ~
Opps, I forget baking!
And one more thing….I love it !!! ( ~. )
The picture made me cry . . . this week two of my babies celebrated birthdays.
My youngest turned twelve, my middle child turned 15 and my eldest will turn 18 right after Christmas. Where does the time go?? Holding tight to the precious memories while loosening the apron ties to let our children grow and become adults is so very hard!
Jeanne…it is so hard to let go. You learn pretty quickly as a parent to savor the moments they slip away before you know it.
Love your poem!! LOL I wrote one similar to shopping on black friday when we had our shop..
Happy Thanksgiving Robin!!
~TidyMom
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Wow i love this blog mom! Your so awesome. Cute pic too, although it would be much cuter if i was in it, haha just kidding.
Cant wait to tell you all about my first thanksgiving meal! Hopefully I don’t burn the bird. Oh dear…
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Em, If you had been in this picture it would have been better …smooch
Have the best one yet! Love all your photos!
Have a blessed and safe holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs, Lisa
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Look at Bethany with her hand’s on her hips!! Gotta show this to Jamie.
Love y’all. Tell your dad thanks for the Cracker Jacks. Ricky brough them home tonight. I want a handmade pinecone turkey from tomorrow.
Great poem Robin! Have a wonderful thanksgiving!!
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i love the photo collage and the picture of the little pilgrims/farmers! grab and enjoy all the moments of this holiday!
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Sweet Robin~ I’m strolling in to catch up and especially to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!
It’s such a wonderful time to stop and reflect on all those we cherish and are truly grateful for.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to visit and leave feeling inspired!
Even though our Thanksgiving is very small in number, with hubby and son (we don’t count the cat cause she doesn’t like turkey). We don’t scrimp on the menu…from appetizers to desserts with several carb loaded dishes in between! We will be enjoying tryptophan playoffs too!
Sweet Holiday wishes,
Sara
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So precious! Ellie will be just the right size for one of those dresses in just a year or two and then you could start all over again!!
Oh the fun you had and will continue to have. Enjoy!
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Sweet, precious picture! Loves the poem too, better than I could do! God BLESS you and your beautiful family, Robin! Love, Pinky
Girl… that was a good poem… give yourself some credit
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