~*Happy Thanksgiving*~

We return thanks to our Mother, the Earth,

which sustains us.

We return thanks to the rivers and streams,

which supply us with water.

We return thanks to all herbs,

which furnish medicine for the cure of our diseases.

We return thanks to the corn, and to her sisters,

the beans and squashes,

which give us life.

We return thanks to the wind,

which, moving the air

has banished diseases.

We return thanks to the moon and stars,

which have given us their light when the sun was gone.

We return thanks to the sun,

that he has looked upon the earth with a beneficent eye.

Lastly, we return thanks to the Great Spirit,

in whom is embodied all goodness,

and who directs all things for the good of his children.

Iroquois Prayer (Adapted)
an excerpt from the Book "Earth Prayers"

In the early morning quiet, I sent up prayers of thankfulness for life, family, friends, near and far, extended family of which you are a part of,

and as I breath in this brand new day ahead...

I wish for you a Thanksgiving filled with Love.

I wish for you a day of breaking bread with those you love and who love you.  But I am also

reminded of those who don't have that...

and so I'm asking that we all remember

someone who may need a meal, or a warm

blanket, or just a listening ear and hug.

I'm going to make a plate and take it to

my elderly aunt in assisted living.

I will also remember ancestors past who

shared their thanksgiving thoughts

and love with me.

I will also take time to read again the

Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Thanksgiving Address

which was and is the true Thanksgiving.

On my menu...

Turkey Breast

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Stuffing

Green Bean Casserole

Squash

Cranberries

Cucumbers and Onions in my Sour Cream Sauce

(its a family favorite)

An Assortment of Pickles and Olives

Rolls

Banana Bread

(to be sent home with family and friends)

Pumpkin Pie

and our Appetizer is my DD's

Homemade Salsa and Chips.

We'll have far too much fun

choosing a dab of this and a dab of that to eat, 

but I'm not going overboard as I'm relishing

my weight loss, oh yeah! 

And then we'll load up a plate and take

it to my Auntie Judy and spend some

time with her.

After that I think I'll come home to

take a well deserved nap, ha ha ha.

So....

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving my

Beautiful Blogger Family...I'll be sending

up quiet prayers for all of You as I go

through my day today and tomorrow.

May Peace and Love Prevail in our Hearts

and our Homes, as well as the Planet.

I Give Thanks to Mother Earth who continually

Sustains us in All Things,

To a Blessed Universe who continually

evolves to a greater understanding

of where we need to be,

To Great Spirit,

who watches over all.

Happy Thanksgiving!

A'HO!

P.S.  I Love You!  :)