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A Thanksgiving Filled With Quiet Lessons

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By Praises from a Wife and Mommy!


This Thanksgiving we traveled just a couple hours to my husband’s cousin’s home. It had been a few years since we were last there, so it felt good to reconnect with familiar faces, warm conversation, and the simple joy of being together again.


As always, I found myself noticing how quickly my kids are growing. Walking into a home with younger children reminded me once again that time doesn’t slow down for any of us. These little moments, these quick trips, these family gatherings are precious. They matter more than we often realize in the moment.

And as I watched my kids, I also watched Grandma Rose. My heart felt heavy as we left. Not because of too much food, but because time truly is a thief. I became deeply aware of how fragile and sacred our time together is. Some years, circumstances have made visits harder to achieve, and that only makes the moments we do share feel even more significant.

I could sense she (Grandma Rose) wasn’t feeling her best that day. Tiny signs of discomfort appeared here and there, but she did her best to hide it, leaning into the joy of seeing her grandkids. You could tell it lifted her heart. And watching her lifted mine too.

There’s something about sitting still in a room full of family, listening, observing, and simply being present. Quiet lessons settle into your spirit when you give yourself the space to notice.

Scripture has a way of capturing these tender truths:

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Psalm 90:12

“Honor your father and your mother.”
Exodus 20:12

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2

“Love one another deeply, from the heart.”
1 Peter 1:22

Grandma Rose we treasure every moment with you. We are praying that the Lord strengthens your body, eases your pain, and surrounds you with His peace. You are deeply loved, and each visit with you reminds us of the incredible gift God gives us through family.

This Thanksgiving was a quiet reminder that time is precious, and so are the people God places in our lives.

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