Our Thanksgiving meal wasn't around a big, brightly lit table; we were in a cafeteria. There was no carved turkey with all of the fixings sitting in the middle; we went through a line and got food ice cream scooped onto our plates. The food was mediocre at best; I missed our candied sweet potatoes and homemade pies. We didn't share a meal with extended family and enjoy the laughter and noise of the kids; we sat near complete strangers with CNN blaring in the background. But you know what? I WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR THE WORLD. Our little family was together and happy, and that is all that matters to me. Today, my heart broke for the kids who had no one with whom to share their meal. While I was blessed to eat with my family, they sat alone. While we laughed and played, they sat in their rooms and watched TV. I don't know their situations and I know that some people do have to work on Thanksgiving, but I would absolutely make sur...
Choosing joy and trusting God!