From My Humble Abode to yours...HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Praise and worship can sometimes be a sacrifice because we don't want to do it. And that might be because we are depressed or down or things aren't going that well. It may be that hardship or tragedy has befallen us, and we don't feel like praising God. But the Bible does not say give thanks to the Lord because you feel good. Rather, it says, "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!" We need to put things into perspective. 

Psalm 107:1 says, "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever." 

Colossians 3:17 says, "And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." 

Hebrews 13:15 says, "Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name."

Showing our gratitude is obviously important in human relationships, but it’s even more essential in our relationship with GOD. As we think about the many blessings we have received, do we express our thanks to Him throughout the day? And when we think of the amazing gift of HIS death and resurrection for forgiveness of our sins, do our hearts bubble over with awe and thanksgiving?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!

I made a centerpiece out of maple leaves that I read from Decor4all's page. And because I didn't plan the table set-up it really helped a lot to make the table look presentable. Its quick, cost-free and easy to make.

The idea came-up when we went shopping...Luckily Stater Bros. Have Maple trees. Soon as I saw the leaves I instantly remembered Decor4all's centerpiece.

 I had great thanksgiving celebration with my family. My husband is the cook & I, his assistant.

Meet my chef!

The goofy assistant!

Although I had to do the messy part of rubbing the bird with seasonings.

I rubbed the Ginormous bird with Sage, Cloves, Garlic salt, Honey, Molasses, Cinnamon

And Blanketed it with bacon which I saw @ Runaway Spoon's Recipe, to add saltiness

Since we are deep frying I covered it back with the skin. So the bacon blanket is sitting under the skin.

We chose to deep fry this year....

The Turkey came out REALLY GOOD! It was attacked & almost didn't make it to the table.

HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A REALLY GREAT GET TOGETHER WITH FAMILY!