I am truly a blessed woman. Is there anyone else that can rejoice in those words with me? I hope you can. I am excited with the new life adventure that the Lord has me on. I am excited to be part of a family that accepts me with open arms and loves me as one of their own too. I am blessed by my immediate family. This time of season brings back so many memories of when I was growing up in Norfolk, Virginia. There was a Thanksgiving dinner where my mom prepared all the food and partially made it the night before. Mom would start baking pies weeks in advance and freeze them, then pull them out a couple days ahead to allow them to thaw and they would still taste great! I remember the table was decorated with a nice table cloth and plate settings. The food smelled delicious and I couldn't wait to dig into the scrumptious meats and vegetables. I remember hearing laughter and discussions among my family members in the background.
"Let's sit down and eat now before it gets cold," my mother would exclaim.
I'm not in Virginia this year, but I can still imagine my mother cooking a little with my brother and sister in laws help. I am transported back and hearing her say the same thing all over again. "Let's sit down and eat now before it gets cold."
I imagine there are many of my friends reading this and a memory crosses your mind. I hope this brings a smile to your face too.
This year I am in a new place and doing new things. I am in West Palm Beach where the breeze is cool and inviting, the sounds of the leaves brushing against each are making wonderful music. I am with Rodney and his family. I feel at home with brothers and sisters; family all over again.
I almost forgot what it is like to be around so much love in one room among family. It almost brings a tear to my eye because I don't feel like an outcast or a bother. I know I haven't been an outcast or bother to others in the past, but this is different and I can't seem to find the words to express my position. Isn't that funny? A writer loosing words of expression? (I giggle).
Well today is a new day, a day of more excitement and joy, a day to show love to those around us, and a day to experience new beginnings all over again.
2 Corinthians 4:18
So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
I hope that today you will make new friends, enjoy old ones, and experience a new beginning with your family.
May the blessings of God fall on you like rain, may your heart be filled with an everlasting joy, an unexplainable excitement for life and those around you. Your life is one filled with many gifts and I encourage you to open one today and enjoy it.
A friend is only a stranger until you say "hello, my name is ______________."
~ Your friend,
Marjorie
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