Formal Thanksgiving Dining

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"Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be

expected of us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well

as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds."

Theodore Roosevelt

Truly, much has been given to us and this is a day on

which we take special time to give thanks for all of

the great blessings that flow upon us daily.

Years ago we began a family tradition of reading scriptures

together at the end of the day and then expressing three

things we were grateful for.  The kids were younger and

we were starting to see a lack of gratitude in their behavior.

"If the only prayer you said in your life was 'thank you'

that would suffice."

Meister Eckhart

Taking the time daily to notice and feel grateful

and to say thank you has been a wonderful family

tradition that has brought us all closer together.

As we sit around the board this year, may we all

take the opportunity to express gratitude for our

blessings and especially for one another.

"Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest

men; but be careful that you do not take the day and

leave out the gratitude."

E.P. Powell

To express gratitude is one of life's greatest opportunities.

Never miss an opportunity to say thank you

or to say I love you.  It will enrich your life

and the lives of those around you.

It has been such a pleasure to take the opportunity

this month with each post to express gratitude.

My life is so bounteous with blessings, especially

when I take the time to count them.

May your blessings be bounteous during this season

and always.

We always serve Spiced Pumpkin Soup as a

first course in the turkey bowls.

Look for the recipe on Between Naps On The Porch's

Foodie Friday.

I will be sharing this on

Centerpiece Wednesday

and

Tablescape Thursday

Silver Plated Goblets - Spiegel Catalog (years ago)

Turkey Covered Dishes - Spiegel Catalog (years ago)

Sterling Silver - Old Maryland Engraved, Kirk Stieff

Plates - Home Goods

Floral Arrangement - Tai Pan

Silvered Glass Candlesticks - Tai Pan

Ceramic Pumpkins - Tai Pan

Crystal Ball - Tai Pan