It’s simple. Come to realize…. there is so much more.

1. It’s not about the food … it’s about family. My daughter would always say… “Mom it’s not about the food it’s about fellowship”. Now does that mean I will eat turkey? No! But I will focus on having fun, laughing, and enjoying my family.

2. Bring a surprise dessert! I don’t know of anyone who does not love desserts! So why not whip up a good healthy raw vegan one like my “Raw Chocolate pudding” topped with shaved coconut or try my ” Pink Coconut Covered Cranberry Truffles”!  Yummy!

3. Bring the Greens.  No I’m not cooking turkey this year, (although I did that last year at our home for my son). Rather I will be taking a big green mouth-watering salad, a large colorful veggie tray and two dishes of sweet potatoes to our parent’s home. I‘ll add cranberries and walnuts to the salad for a festive look and the sweet potatoes… well I will make one dish WITH the traditional marshmallows and one without. That will put a smile on everyone’s face!

4. Leave the “Look” at home. You know the “look”. The disgusting one. The one that speaks a hundred words”. The one that judges and says… “Ewww… you are going to eat that!” But rather focus on the individual as a person instead of what they eat. Don’t leave a distaste in their mouth just because you don’t eat meat!

5. Give the gift of grace. What your family members or friends eat is actually none of your business!  You are responsible for you and you only. Period. Come to think of it – that is freeing. That is grace.

6. Be thankful. The most important reminder for this day is to relax and enjoy. To make a mental list of things we are thankful for. For me… I’m thankful for God’s provision in my life, my health, my home and most of all my family.

From our family to yours,
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
Kelly  

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