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Thanksgiving Dinner

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I always dreamed as a young girl of having a big family get together at my own house every holiday season. Sadly it's not like that. But at least I can get one or two to come so I make do with that. No one should ever have to spend the holidays alone.

I roasted stuffed turkey, made candied yams,
Made holiday jello, baked pies, dirtied pans.

Made mashed potatoes to cover with gravy,
Glazed carrots and biscuits, I'm cooking like crazy.

My daughter came over with grandchild in tow,
Giving my holiday that much needed glow.

I love the holidays and gathering with family.
It's so good to see everyone gathering happily,

Laughing and joking and sharing good cheer.
I wish more would come celebrate with all of us here.

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Akkina Downing

Date: 11/12/2020 3:21:00 PM

A lovely poem Judy. Hope for the best :)

Judy Ball
Date: 1/3/2021 5:58:00 AM

Thanks bunches Akkina. God Bless, JB

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/26/2020 8:26:00 AM

You have always envisaged a big family, and although your daughter and grandchild brought you joy when they arrived, you wished that you had another 5 married children with grand children sitting round your table. We have two boys (married) but neither of them want to bring a child into this catastrophic world. Hugs and blessings, Judy. Jennifer. P.S. Hope you are not cross with me about the Trump poem, we are all unique individuals and everyone has their own view - I respect yours, H&B Jenn.

Judy Ball
Date: 1/3/2021 5:57:00 AM

Thanks bunches Jennifer. No I'm not mad at anybody. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/17/2020 6:21:00 PM

Love written into every line, Judy. Perhaps your daughter and her baby will feel it, and provide that 'glow' oftener this coming year. Good food, Good times, and Family! ~ Gershon

Judy Ball
Date: 10/18/2020 4:51:00 PM

Thanks bunches Gershon. God Bless, JB

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 10/16/2020 1:50:00 PM

Great thoughts penned so well Judy, it's great idea to have thanksgiving as always good to give thanks. Blessings always,Gordon

Judy Ball
Date: 10/16/2020 6:36:00 PM

Thank you so much Gordon. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison

Date: 10/15/2020 4:30:00 PM

it is the time people should be together - would love to spend thanksgiving in the US one day:-) hugs jan xx

Judy Ball
Date: 10/16/2020 6:40:00 PM

Thanks so much Jan. Actually I'm in Alberta. But would love to have you spend a holiday with us. God Bless, JB

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/14/2020 7:38:00 PM

Hello Judy … your cooking reads ‘delicious’ and like you we just wish we could see our family, but sadly this is a time like no other - thank you Judy for posting - Lindsay

Judy Ball
Date: 10/14/2020 8:57:00 PM

Thank you so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB

Angela Crabtree

Date: 10/14/2020 1:55:00 PM

I love the whole Thanksgiving atmosphere. Your poem brings wonderful thoughts to the upcoming holiday. My favorite is the stuffing! :) ~Angie

Judy Ball
Date: 10/14/2020 9:05:00 PM

Thanks bunches Angela. God Bless,. JB

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/14/2020 3:38:00 AM

- Congratulations on the day, Judy !!! - - Your Thanksgiving dinner sounds tempting ... I reserve a seat around your table :) - (I have posted a Birthday blog for you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Judy Ball
Date: 10/14/2020 9:11:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus

Date: 10/13/2020 3:05:00 PM

The more the merrier, we usually say, but it does not have to be so, as long as we are not alone. I enjoyed your delightful poem, Judy. Regards & Blessings // pau

Judy Ball
Date: 10/13/2020 4:18:00 PM

thanks so much Paul. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/13/2020 9:06:00 AM

Oh, I'd love to take you up on the invitation, Judy! It sounds like a joyful get together. I was alone for two Christmases in a row, so I hope travel restrictions are eased this year. Enjoyed your poem, Judy. Hugs, Carolyn

Judy Ball
Date: 10/14/2020 9:56:00 PM

Thanks bunches Carolyn. God Bless, JB

Silent One

Date: 10/13/2020 7:15:00 AM

I wonder if there will be thanksgiving this year and if it will be restricted.. Being from the UK ,we do not have this over here... Enjoyed your poem my friend.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/13/2020 9:08:00 AM

It does look like we'll have restrictions that would prevent me from traveling to NJ for Christmas. I know Boris Johnson is stepping up protective measures in the U.K. Hope you will be with family over the holidays.