Almost Thanksgiving!
6 weeks “til Christmas!

Tired already .
Too much to do.

Cooking
Baking
Shopping
Wrapping
Decorating
Cleaning.

Repeat .
Repeat

Tired already
Too much to do.

Turkey, dressing
Cranberries
Beans
Jello salad
Pumpkin pie.

Eat too much
Wash dishes
Eat again
Clean.

Repeat
Repeat

Tired already
Too much to do.

Where’s the Joy?
The Thankfulness?
The Love for all?

Then I see
Pilgrims praying
Food Shared
Smiles around

And I remember
The star shown
Angels sang
Animals bellowed
Shepherds prayed
Baby Jesus cooed.

And I rejoice

Our work is blessed
Gatherings are Joy
Gifts are special
Meals remembered
Times recalled.

Thanksgiving ‘til Christmas

Rejoice
Rejoice

Repeat
Rejoice!

By Dr. Ginny Barnes
King’s Daughters, Ruth Major Circle
Columbia, Missouri