Thank God for Solidarity.

The day before Thanksgiving, and like all good Mamas, I am sitting in front of the computer.

:)

The list on my fridge is a mile long, and copycats the lists of millions of other Moms in the US today. I take comfort in this knowledge of shared duties.

If I were a film maker, I would pan over the entire country, coast to coast, and show many types of moms, pulling out pumpkin pies and mixing up dough, cleaning their homes, and finally soaking in their tubs after a long day of preparation.

And then for Thanksgiving Day itself, I would show clips of the Macy's parade, the football games, the kids running around with friends and relatives, the dads drinking beer, and the moms sipping wine in their kitchens, basting the turkey and chatting...

And hopefully, the heads bowed in silent reverence, thanking God for the blessings of this year, for the joys and the sorrows, for how it all brings us closer to Him and to each other. The prayers of petition, for our country and our families, to bless us for yet another year, to bless and comfort the poor and the lonely, the forgotten and uncared for. To hold them close this holiday season.

For this one day, may we all turn and acknowledge our God and Creator, recognizing Him from whom all good things come. To bless us with enough joy and pumpkin pie to last all year.

:)