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| Colonial ice cream company promotion, 1920. LOC |
I got up early this morning to put the turkey in the oven. I always try to do it myself before anyone else wakes up. I want to surprise them. I want to say, "don't worry, it is already in the oven!" It is a challenge because I am not strong enough to handle the turkey alone. Thankfully, someone always steps in just in time to help me. I can barely lift the turkey and have a great deal of trouble getting it ready and into the oven. So I am thankful for the help.
Years ago, my mother and father hosted our Thanksgiving dinners here, where we all lived together. We had three generations (then four generations for a short while) all living in this house. That was a long time ago and there are many good memories of family, tradition, and the love of home.
When I first started making the turkey myself, I would get advice from my mother. After she passed away, I remembered what she taught me. Year after year, I still remember what she said and am able to prepare the turkey each Thanksgiving. I am grateful.
I wanted to write this post much earlier this morning but have not had a chance until now. I am slowly setting the table and getting things ready in a way that reminds me of "playing house." I am just making things look nice at a slow and steady pace.
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| Preparing the table for Thanksgiving dinner. |
There will be three of us for dinner today. Those who cannot be present, will call on the telephone. It is such a blessing to see and hear from family on this special day.
The Giveaway
I would like to offer a giveaway. At the beginning of this year, I published a devotional book from the 1800's. It is called, "A Year of Blessings and a Blessed Year."
This is one of our classic reprint books. To find out more about it, please see the details here.
One winner will be randomly selected to receive a paperback copy of this book.
To enter
All you have to do is leave me a comment telling me about your Thanksgiving. You might want to share a special memory or your dinner plans. Or, perhaps you want to tell us what you are especially thankful for this year. Whatever you are able to share will be a blessing for us all to read!
One random winner we be selected on Monday, December 1st, 2025. (U.S. Entries only.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you.
Thank you for reading! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Updated on December 1, 2025. This contest is now closed. The winner is April! Thank you to all who entered!
Blessings,
Mrs. White
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Training Children - Nobody Wants to Clean a Messy House.
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Family Life - The Secret to a Happy Home.
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