November 24, 2007
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“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.” Hebrews 13:2
This year for the first time, our Church hosted a Thanksgiving meal for the homeless and those in need. It went really, really, well. It was well organized and well attended. There were plenty of volunteers and the children were very sweet while they did their work. In Greek School and Sunday School the children of the Church decorated the paper placemats, that were used for the dinner, with beautiful pictures and warm messages. Later in the day, we went to Thanksgiving dinner at the home of a family from Church. We enjoyed our Thanksgiving, I hope you did too!
Today we had the first snow of the season and the kids were really excited. It wasn’t much snow though and it melted rather quickly. Since the boys didn’t have Greek school today, and Fr. had a few hours free, we did some running around town doing odds and ends. In the course of our travels we passed a HUGE Christmas decorations warehouse. The baby- she’s not such a baby anymore but she’s our baby- was asleep so Fr. stayed with her in the car while I took the boys to look around and they were THRILLED when I agreed to buy miniature trees for their rooms. They are busy upstairs decorating them now, each of them choose a theme and lights for their rooms. We had to take a potty break stop on the road and we stumbled across one of the new McDonald’s that are popping up around town. They are GORGEOUS. McDonald’s is trying to keep up with Starbucks and Panera Bread- with bistro seating, Wifi and fireplaces. They also have these brand new play areas called r-gym. The kids had fun and all in all we had a great day.
I loved the kids in their paper aprons, paper hats and latex gloves, too cute and very sanitary!
Nicholas and Basil passing out cream and sugar.
Maria~Angelica and our very dear Church secretary, Fran.
The community center full of Thanksgiving guests.
Maria~Angelica and her fans and Jonah passing out presents to our guests as they left the Church hall.
Later in the day at Thanksgiving Dinner
I think we are ready for another baby at our house! Isn’t this little guy cute? Holding Maria~Angelica and a two month old baby brought back memories have having three little boys in three years. By the time Basil was two we had Nicholas and Jonah was born when Nicholas was 15 months old. I was pregnant with Jonah before we had even baptized Nicholas. The boys tell me they would like two more sisters so they can each have one to take care of. Alright by me- I sure would love one pregnancy though, resulting in twins. So, now you know what to pray for! LOL!
Maria~Angelica just loved on this little guy so much and she was very sweet and gentle with her caresses and kisses. She would make a lovely BIG sister!
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Seeing the children involved in the special Thanksgiving for those in need, brought tears to my eyes. :heartbeat:
How precious that they want more little sisters to take care of. I will be praying!!!
If you happen to have a Facebook account and would like to join in, please come to “Dan’s Surprise Party.” Click on “Events” and then type in “Dan’s Surprise Party” in the search box. Please feel free to invite friends. He seems to be rather excited for a party.
Your pictures of your Thanksgiving meal are exceptional. You all were the hands and feet of Christ for those arounf you who needed Hom most. What a deep blessing God gives when you can physically and authentically met the needs of people who are in vulnerable positions of life.
Little sisters would be exceptional!
Embrace and enjoy your day.
I want to serve Thanskgiving to needy folks too, I think I’ll wait until Riley is around five before we start.
You are such a good mother, to want more children, too. We all have different talents, right? I am breathing a sigh of relief to be moving into the less labor intensive years.
You sound so settled and happy in your new home.
(I’ll be driving past the sinking Jesus in the next few days, and I will think of you LOL)
ryc: I thought it would make you smile, at least.
What a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving! Great pictures!
You had mentioned making spinach pie?! I can’t wait to see pictures and a recipe!!! :goodjob:
xoxo Cat
ryc:
That’s good to know, somehow I have this misty Kinkadian/Victorian view of Christmas and children….and one tired mom recovering from Thanksgiving, a cold, and planning a funeral.
God’s grace abounds.
Hi Presvitera,
RYC: I am from The Netherlands.