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Happy Thanksgiving!

I wasn't sure if I should post a blog on Thanksgiving since I assume most of you are eating with your families and not around to read it. I figured I could just post the blog that I'd written for Thanksgiving last year and leave it at that...because I'm still thankful for the very same blessings I have in my life THIS year.

But it occurred to me that we always give thanks for what we have, not what we DON'T have. I know that sounds odd - but sometimes, we should be thankful we DIDN'T get that job we went out for, that we didn't get a call back from that cute guy we met, or that we didn't take that big risk.

Not everything we want is good for us, and it's not always God's will to give us what we pray for. So many times, we're only thankful for what we can see or feel rather than those things that we never saw or felt that we were spared under His grace.

So today, and EVERY day, greet each one with gratitude in your heart for what God has done in your life - knowingly or not - because it wasn't by accident of fortune, but rather by virtue of His love that we are here.

Be thankful...not just for the sun that warms your face, but the rain that cleanses your spirit. Be thankful for the light that has shown you the way, but also the darkness...because it shows you the stars. Welcome happiness that expands your heart, yet be thankful that you endured the sadness that opened your soul. And be thankful for all of your rewards, because they are due to you - but also be thankful for the obstacles that will undoubtedly come your way, because the challenge will only make you stronger.

I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving and a wonderful weekend!

-b

Happy Hump Day!

It was suggested to me that we do Random Thoughts Wednesday instead of Thursday since Thursday is Thanksgiving. So, if that's alright with y'all, let's get to it!

- I will probably still post something tomorrow, but not sure about Friday. I might be out shopping with Ma Dukes, but you all can feel free to chat amongst yourselves :-)

- My sister is re-doing her kitchen, so Thanksgiving dinner is still up in the air right now. Thanksgiving is about family, not food...so as long as I'm with them, I couldn't care less. But I will admit, I wanna eat something with some gravy on it tomorrow!

- I think I'm still in denial that winter is just around the corner. I hate the cold!

- Considering I hate the cold and winter, I picked the wrong university to attend! In 4 years, I never got used to Syracuse winters. I swear it used to snow sideways or from the ground up!

- My cheesecake was the shiznit...I have to make another one today.

- I might even try making a sweet potato pie...hmmmm....

- I'm starting to dread getting my wisdom tooth pulled next week :-( I've had an impacted one pulled before but I'm still skerred!

- I have alot of kids to shop for for the holidays...better get started.

- My mom is coming to NY for Xmas this year, I'm so excited about that! I will be putting my tree up soon after Thanksgiving so that I can savor the holiday spirit and celebrate with my mom :-)

- Was it me, or did Jermaine forget he was accepting an award for MICHAEL at the AMA's?

- STILL mad at "Jermajesty".....da hell?

- Holding Lil Miss Sophia made me want a baby...for a second. ;-)

- I wouldn't know what to do with a baby girl anyway. I feel like all I know are little boys. And y'all don't want me to have to do a little girl's hair...I barely do my own!

- If I swung that way, Amber Rose could get it I think. But not if she smokes.

- Nothing tastes better than a turkey sammich the day after Thanksgiving! If we don't get this kitchen situation figured out, can someone save me a plate!? Thanks!

Go!

-b