27Nov 07
Happy Thanksgiving
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Early Thanksgiving morning, the mouth watering aroma of Cinnamon Rolls and Egg Casserole drifted through the house. Mom had risen early to prepare a 
special Thanksgiving breakfast. Before eating, Dad gathered everyone together on the back deck for a unique family devotion.
The first part involved a treasure hunt. Scampering through the house, the quick eyes of Sarah soon discovered a quaint little box entitled, ThanksLiving Treasures from Family Life. Retrieving it to our before mentioned location, we began to explore its contents. 6 pictures featuring scenes from 
the Pilgrim era were laid out on the table. From the Mayflower to the signing of the compact to the first church service in America (January 21, 1621) to the first Thanksgiving Feast (October of 1621), these portraits capture some of Americas most important moments. Each family member then voted on the sequential order the pictures were to be arranged in. As we looked on intently, Dad discussed the Providential hand of God, the 
suffering, and the multi-generational vision of our Pilgrim forefathers.
Soon after breakfast began helping prepare the Thanksgiving feast. Can you imagine what it must been like 386 years ago as the men hunted down 
wild game, mothers prepared pies and vegetables, and probably the children set large tables? For us, there was turkey to slice, potatoes to mash, salads to mix and chill, stuffing to stir, and more.
Moms niece and her family joined us for Thanksgiving dinner. As we gathered around the table for a prayer of gratefulness, Dad recounted what it must have been like in the 1620s. We also read two excerpts from George 
Washington and Abraham Lincolns Thanksgiving Proclamations (1789 & 1863). 5 kernels of corn were at each plate in remembrance of the 1623 starvation period. We really 
dont realize how good the Lord has been to us. It is truly hard to conceive the hardships the Pilgrims encountered. Nevertheless, they willingly suffered unto the preservation of a Godly seed and the ultimate birth of a Christian 
nation.
Though this concludes our section on Thanksgiving in Project Remember, may we not forget that to whom much has, is and continues to be given, much is required. Stand fast, ready yourselves, and willingly follow the hand of the Providence.
That sure was a blessed day! I have never had so much fun playing Duck, Duck Goose in my life! Those Jenning kids just made me laugh and laugh. They sure do know how to have fun!
It looks like you had such a wonderful day! Thank you for sharing with us. What happened to Miss Sarah’s arm? Hopefully Duck, Duck, Goose wasn’t that wild!
We miss you guys! Take care.
That did look like fun, Jennifer! It has been a while since we played Duck, Duck Goose. We are very curious about that skit — Matthew and Kenan look like they are really getting into it! And what a feast. There is so much to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving from us three boys!
From the treasure hunt to the five kernels of corn we are reminded what Thanksgiving is really about. It can be easy to take our eyes off the Giver of blessings. “When riches increase set not your heart upon them.” Ps. 62:10
This sounds like a Thanksgiving celebration that won’t soon be forgotten. Definitely a good way to make good memories! As we keep the faith of our forefathers in the forefront of our memory, let’s continue to give thanks for God’s many blessings!
We are also rather curious about Matthew and Kenan’s skit. Any hints on what it was about?
Ah, the exciting skit put on by Matthew and Kenan was on how the Lion demonstrates Truthfulness from the Character First curriculum(Daniel was the truthful hunter while Matthew and his faithful assistant Kenan were the lying hunters). They did so well – it was a joy to watch them.