An Annual Thanksgiving Message From Southern Plate
I’m about to unplug for a little bit to focus on my family but wanted to leave you with little note before I do.
Dear Southern Plate Family,
As we reflect back during the year while celebrating Thanksgiving 2022, this year has been another doosey! So many things going on that can make us feel overwhelmed, stressed and negative about the future.
But to keep our focus on the difficult times only moves us away from our ability to see the blessings. No guilt is necessary when we do find ourselves focusing on wishing things weren’t so challenging. However, when we find ourselves moving in that direction even though it sure isn’t easy, to keep ourselves moving forward, it’s so important to focus on what we are thankful for right now AND be hopeful for the future. Even if you have had a terrible year and feel like you have nothing to be thankful for, start with the small things like being thankful for having the ability to read this message or take your next breath or feel the clothes you are wearing sitting softly against your skin. Start with the little things.
We are all human and aren’t perfect so sometimes we need reminders. Thanksgiving can be one of those reminders to help shift our sights back on what we actually have in our lives right now that we are truly thankful for. But don’t let it end on Thanksgiving. Make time to be Thankful all year round.
Paul reminds us to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). And James also adds, ‘Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness”. (James 1:2-3)
So I hope this Thanksgiving is a special time for you to focus on what you have right now even if it’s less than last year… and that you find gratitude in your heart while being hopeful for the future.
I know one big thing I am thankful for is this year has brought me closer to you, the Southern Plate Family. My heart is full as I remind myself of that glorious blessing.
Happy Thanksgiving!
And here’s just a little something that may make your life a tiny bit easier this holiday season. Click here for just a little something that might make the upcoming holiday planning just a tiny bit easier.
Gratefully
Stacey Lynn
If you’d like to place what you are thankful this year, please do so in the comments.
I am thankful that my granddaughter saved my life when I was drowning in a pool at a Disney World resort. She got to me before the lifeguard, who was closer, did. She brought me up with his assistance. I am also so thanful for the Orlando EMT’s who responded so quickly and gave me the oxygen I needed.
I am thankfull my only child ,Carla,survived a heart attack on October 2, 2022.
Thankful for my family and all your great recipes. Have a great Holiday everyone!
Thankful most of all…our free gift of salvation! Thanks for great recipes. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and wish you and your family Merry Christmas!
Thank you! I’m so thankful for waking up another beautiful day and spending it with my family. I hope everyone reading this and both your family’s Stacy and Christy a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thank you, have enjoyed the recipes…wish you a Merry Christmas!