Thanksgiving

Every Thanksgiving there's always lots of noise and a nice amount of chaos.  In the midst of the day you'll find a bunch of laughter and maybe a few tears.  And in the end we're still family or at least we hope. 

Thanksgiving can be a very stressful time for some families, and for others it's a time for anticipation and excitement!  But whatever it may be for you, take time this Thanksgiving to engage and be PRESENT!  It's so easy to get lost in the shuffle or to hide out, steering clear of the darts. 

Our own families can be challenging and maybe hard to LOVE but LOVE them ANYWAY!  You know Angie posted something on Facebook yesterday that hit home with me she said, "LOVE cost not one cent...BUT when GIVEN is PRICELESS"!  What family member will you extend LOVE to today?  Will you finally tell your DAD or MOM that you LOVE them?  Will you reach for more and tell your BROTHER you're SORRY?  Can you finally forgive the family member who wronged you?  Could you speak hope into someones life today instead of insults?  Would hold someone close instead of pushing them away.  Will you give a PRICELESS gift today?  Will you LOVE them Anyway?

 

Stephanie Lainez
Author/Speaker/Mommy-SuperHero
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