Comments on: Thankfulness Leaves

By: Ann Kroeker

Ann Kroeker — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:38:40 +0000

So simple–so tactile and visual–yet such a profound exercise.

By: L.L. Barkat

L.L. Barkat — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:32:28 +0000

I loved this sentiment…

“…We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.”

And, about those leaves. The ones around here are still supple enough, though fallen, to accept writing. How cool would that be to write on the stuff of earth itself. Leaves fallen but redeemed, remembered by your pens. Kind of the way we are fallen but redeemed and remembered by His writing on our hearts?

I had been thinking to put fruit into a basket, with a silent assent about a sorrow and a joy that is brought to the table this year. Oh, but I like this too. Hmmm… leaves AND fruit? : )

Loved this whole post, btw. Thanks for adding it to the feast.

By: Mom

Mom — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:55:48 +0000

Katrina, As I was cleaning yesterday, a song started to go round in my brain-”Count Your Blessings”. Sometimes we are discouraged, thinking all is lost. Sometimes we are burdened with a load of care. Sometimes the cross seems heavy we are called to bear. But one blessing we can count on is: Angels will attend, help and comfort give to the journey’s end. This year, I’ve been counting blessings, and counting on angels. Your tradition sounds like it could be a good tradition in many households. The kids will remember it in years when they celebrate Thanksgiving. Love Mom

By: Jennifer Dukes Lee

Jennifer Dukes Lee — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:55:13 +0000

We’ve done this, too, as a family. And then we did at at our little country church two weeks ago. What a lovely tradition. God bless you!

By: Jennifer, Snapshot

Jennifer, Snapshot — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:20:48 +0000

This is a nice thing to do, and it’s a great remembrance of that year as you tuck them away for a keepsake.

I posted my Thanksgiving thoughts today too!