Why is the anticipation of a holiday so much fun?
Sure, I know it is work. Baking pies, getting a turkey 'ready' for the oven/ fryer/ grill all take planning, and it takes some work. Getting the bread for the stuffing or dressing, finding the sweet potatoes or yams, or the cranberry sauce are also fun/ different, but hard. By the way, do you prefer the homemade cranberry salad, or the ocean spray with the little ridges? - weigh in on our Facebook page by clicking here
But it is the anticipation of the event that is the excitement. We sometimes loose that though, don't we? We get a little overwhelmed with the different things we think we 'should' do.
Yet that is not the reason for Thanksgiving.
I remember this quote from President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation in 1863: "he year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come" (the full proclamation is here)
I know too often I forget the fortunate situations which God has given to me. I have seen man walk on the moon, and communication and information be so available at our fingertips.
I am so greatful for the many blessings which we have been fortunate to receive.
