Henry and I were thrilled that our daughter, Tacy and her husband, Stephen decided to make the long drive from Maryland to Alabama to bring their 2 year old daughter to Thanksgiving.
She wasn't the only new cousin, there were actually 5 tiny cousins making their debut, including Beau, who has joined our family through adoption from the land of Ethiopia.
Molly sat on the sidelines and learned how to roll down the bleachers(really a hillside) of the field where the Turkey Bowl touch football game was being played. She loved to watch the cousins ("the kids") and try to copy them.
To have the melding of many Christian families over the three day celebration is such a blessing, especially as the various aunts and uncles reinforce the love of Jesus that we share and encourage an attitude of gratitude.
One of my favorite moments was during morning devotions all 37 of us sang the simple song,"Praise Him, Praise Him, all you little children, God is love, God is love..." and Molly's eyes got very wide as she looked from face to face. You could tell she was thinking, " You know that song, too???!!!"
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