GRAPPY HATITUDE DAY

how many ways can you say

THANKSGIVING?

 the GRATEFUL groendyke family

had an invite

to the ellis family home.

we GRACIOUSLY accepted.

our assignment ,

the appetizers

(THANK goodness)

our kitchen was busy...

but not stressed

we prepared

a cheesy looking turkey

made of a cheeseball

crackers and fruit

chilled shrimp

grape tomatoes

sweet pickles

savory meatballs

muddy buddy snack mix

the ellis home
was decorated
perfect for the season of THANKS

noah REJOICED at the sight of
BOYS and TOYS

the scent of homemade rolls
roasted turkey
and marshmallow topped yams
cascaded through the home

we APPRECIATED 
the hugs,
the visits,
the beautiful prayer,
offered by uncle mike
everyone's efforts
and filled tummies
from the vast buffet of food

jodi had made gorgeous autumn pies
carly came with a clever
hair bow
that she had crafted
but we missed

grandma garff
she took a topple the other day
and sported a magnificent
shiner
that would be the envy of boxers
that fight for a living

aunt linda
had a gigantic get well card
for all to sign
THANK YOU for the thought

certainly we were BLESSED
to be surrounded by
good people,
our family

we felt deep GRATITUDE
for our freedoms
to have food to eat
and the warmth of shelter

we felt APPRECIATION
for testimonies of the gospel
and the love felt
from and for our
Savior, Jesus Christ
PRAISED be his
Holy Name

GRAPPY HATTITUDE