Just thought I'd do a quick update on my last post. Thanksgiving was GREAT! We had a total of 15 of us here to enjoy a scrumptious feast, and the weather was so picture-perfect that my sister, my niece and I even got to enjoy a nice outing on the walking trail afterwards to walk off some of those calories!
Our sweet friend Virginia and my parents really had a good time talking together since they all have ties to Richmond and Virginia Beach. They were able to chat about their high school days and people and places in common. I know that Virginia really enjoyed that and we were so happy to have her here with us.
We also got to hear some really great music. Three of the guitar players in the family all brought their guitars, so we had a couple of sing-alongs that everyone really enjoyed. I'm just glad we have enough good singers in the family that no one really has to hear my voice...it's ain't too pretty!
By the time it was all over, everyone was talking about what a wonderful Thanksgiving it had been and how much they had enjoyed themselves. I just couldn't help smiling and sending some praises to the Lord, because I know it was all his doing. Hospitality is not one of gifts, so I took a few minutes alone in my room that morning to invite the Holy Spirit to fill my home with His presence and to take a seat at our table. I asked him to help me be a good hostess and not a stressed-out control freak, and that there would be family harmony. I truly believe that He heard and answered all those prayers because the day just flowed, everyone seemed relaxed (including me), and we all had a wonderful time. That's a lot to be thankful for!
