Long before I was born my family was having Thanksgiving dinner at my grandparents house. My parents, Dad's sister and brother-in-law and the two daughters they had at the time. Their younger daughter at the time was about two, while all the adults were sitting around talking this little two year old slipped off her chair.
Earlier that day Grandma had been painting with oil paints and left her paintbrushes on the windowsill. The toddler walked over, picked up the paintbrush and started painting the wall. Who knows which adult noticed it first but my aunt was not exactly thrilled with her daughter's creativity. But Grandma just waved off her anger and apologies saying, "Oh it's no big deal." Granddad went to the shop and got some turpentine and cleaned off the wall as my Dad and aunt stared at their parents in shock. Finally they looked at each other and said "Would they have been this calm about it when we were kids?"
And that friends is the blessing of having grandkids.
Nov. 22- I'm thankful for being able to go to church and worship my Lord freely and my prayers are with those who can't say the same.
Nov. 23- I'm thankful for those willing to listen.
Nov. 24- I'm thankful for medicine when I'm not feeling up to par.
Nov. 25- I'm thankful for the revelations God gives us just when we need them most to make wise decisions.
Nov. 26- I'm thankful for this holiday that I can celebrate with my family.
Nov. 27- I'm thankful for quality time with loved ones.
Nov. 28- I'm thankful for special moments that turn into cherished memories, like getting ice cream with your Dad, no matter how old you are!
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