All dressed in our very finest. Reflecting times when living was different when the holidays had more faces. The grief has me feeling all -consumed at times, I tend to forget that Christ is right here with me! Now I look around us, nothings like it used to be. Now just memories. ’I smile through my tear-blurred vision and thanked God for His comfort, and for the hope I have in Him. I thanked Him for sustaining me through this journey of grief. I thank my God I am thankful that I can be content that I have Christ and He is all I need, for all we've seen and done, for when we started out and now have grown as one. How many more Thanksgivings will I see before I go? How many times will faces change? Of this we just don't know.

Dear Lord, thank You for this day. Thank You for Your Son and Your Spirit, given to me. Thank You for the provision of shelter and food I have today. And Lord, thank You for this reminder to become more mindful of my blessings. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)