We look around and find that just right pan, the spoon that stirs the way we like it to. The almost empty spice bottle that takes it up a notch. Set the temp down a little there is no hurry and it smells just like the memories we have of the meals from the big peoples table.

It matters not how many there are sitting at the table nor the amount of portions on our plates. Its time to pause and give thanks for the way we have survived the trials and test, of time that these days have served us.
Thanking God for hearing the prayers that we don't say out loud. For the times with the ones that just know when it's been too much. Some are within reach and some are memories but the love is real and this time too will pass, to be put away by choice.

I ask today for the Peace of God through Jesus Christ his Son
and the comfort of His Holy Spirit to bring forth the warm embrace of family
memories and the promise to be with Him in Glory one sweet day.
Have a good day of thanksgiving.
Bruce & Mary Aspgren