This time of the year always leaves me feeling very nostalgic. Thinking back on my childhood with special memories of family gatherings brings me full circle as I begin planning for the season with my own children and grandchildren.
Fall has always been my favorite time of year. Crisp cool weather, falling leaves, wearing fuzzy socks, cuddling in a cozy blanket while sipping hot cocoa and reading a good book are just a few of the things that make it one of the best times of the year for me. There’s just something about it that warms my heart and causes me to become very nostalgic.
As I reach back in my memory, I can almost feel that I’m there once again. I can hear the sounds of chatter and laughter as my siblings and I are at our kitchen table playing a game while Dad is at the stove making his famous fudge and Mom getting everything ready for us to make popcorn balls.
Tomorrow we will be traveling with two of our granddaughters to pick up two of our other grandkids. For the next week, we will have a house full of kids and grandkids. I’ve planned some fun things for us to do while they’re all here, including a hayride, roasting hotdogs and making s’mores. My daughters and I will spend a good amount of time in the kitchen getting ready for Thanksgiving and catching up.
I’m looking forward to creating new memories with all my grandbabies and as I do, I will be thinking back, remembering my mom and other family members who are no longer with us. I cherish the times we’ve had and will forever hold them in my heart. I wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving and pray it is filled with love, laughter and lots of good memories.
Digging Up Roots 