I Can Relate, Mr. Turkey

I bet Mr. Turkey never thought he'd end up like this.
When he began this new year filled with dreams and expectations little did he know he would be filling others dreams and expectations (not to mention our stomachs!)
I can kinda relate to Mr. Turkey.
As I approach this Thanksgiving I know in my heart I have a lot to be thankful for. But I must admit, I am struggling with all the "how comes?" and "what ifs?" that are making it difficult for me to approach this holiday season with true joy.
I know that God has a plan and a purpose for ALL things. I rest in that.
It just doesn't make it any easier. It sure didn't for the turkey.

Faithful Friends

I have some good friends that I do life with. We get together every couple of months for dinner and laughs. Once or twice a year we get away to shop, eat and share the ups and downs of life. We've laughed until we have cried. We've cried until we have laughed. No pretenses. We are who we are. Do we see eye-to-eye on everything? No. But we accept each other's differences and love each other anyway. Maybe the world could learn a thing or two by hanging with us.