Day 24: Memories

It's not the prettiest journal I've ever seen, but what's inside makes it the most special.....

A few years ago, I was walking out the door to head to my parent's house for Thanksgiving dinner. I love journaling and try to convince everyone I know to keep one (right, girls?). So, I had this bright idea that my family should journal what they are thankful for each year.

My entire family (including the children!).

So, I grabbed the only journal I had that wasn't written in and took it to my parent's. I imagined the pages filled each year with entries from every person present at dinner and that's exactly what is happening.

This will be our fifth year passing it around and individually writing a list or a few pages of what we're thankful for. I love it that most entries tell a story of what that person faced that particular year. I love it that O scribbled on pages for her first Thanksgiving. I love it that E wrote two years ago she was thankful for God saving her. I love it that there are entries giving thanks for potato salad and my Mom's dressing.

This has become a sweet tradition! I will treasure it always.

It's not too late ..... start one at your family gathering this year. Have more than family at your home for Thanksgiving? Great! I love that you never know who will be at my parent's house for dinner and ALL guests sign the book! It's a record of who was there and how thankful we all are for friends!