THE BEST THING AT THE TABLE

This coming Thursday is for most people a great day of feasting. Feasting is a great word for overeating and over-indulgencing. But it’s also a time for being with loved one and special ones. I hope it is for all of you reading this. My favorite memories of feasts and holidays are numerous, but topping the list was when my bride on our first holiday together roasted an awesome turkey for we thought just the two of us. Being newlyweds and living in an apartment in Dallas, we attracted a lot of classmates and spouses to come and feast with us. Nellie has always made an awesome feast with turkey, dressing (stuffing for those who no comprenden ‘dressing’.), mashed potatoes, green beans, a homemade cranberry sauce, and pies galore. During my youth, the favorite thing on the table was my mom’s macaroni salad. She never gave us the recipe and besides missing her tremendously during this time of year I miss that salad. Of course, it’s no longer on my diet and I couldn’t eat it if I could. But it would be nice to smell and look at! But the greatest thing on the table and around the table should be love. Love for what God has given and blessed us with as well as for the lives of those around the table. There may be some empty spaces around your table on this special day, but remember our Lord promised good seats at the banquet when He would celebrate with us again that which He did for us. So, take time to give thanks this coming Thursday (which I know you do every day!) for all God has given you. Use the time to make up with those with whom strained relationships have been the order of the day - is it worth it in the long run, to stay mad at one another? Use the time to express your thanks for each other and how their lives have blessed you. And remember it’s been God’s generosity that has brought us this far and will see us through all that is still before us. On Thursday, let’s join together in our own homes and hearts to thank God for His blessings, for your contributions to this Rotary family and the hope and faith we have for the coming year. We’re also going to thank God for each other; our being family helps us see each day through. Happy Thanksgiving! Thank You for being you and for sharing your best with us!