Dear Ones,
When I was a child, before each meal we would hold hands around the table and
"Say Thank You."
Each person would take a turn completing the sentence, "I am thankful for..." and then squeeze the hand of the person next to them when they were done speaking. When you received the squeeze, you knew it was your turn to share and then pass the squeeze. The final person - usually my Dad - would say Amen and we would share our meal together. So many special memories fill my heart when I remember this way of praying together over the years.
If you are looking for a simple and meaningful way to say grace this Thanksgiving, I invite you to
"Pass the Thanksgiving Squeeze."
Hold hands around the table. Begin by having someone complete the sentence "I am thankful for..." then gently pass the squeeze. The next person can say what they are thankful for or silently pass along the squeeze. After the words of thankfulness and hand squeezes have made their way around the table, the last person can simply say Amen or read aloud the prayer below.
During this season of gratitude, I am thankful for ... YOU!
Thanksgiving blessings to you and yours!
Much love and blessings.
Sharon Seyfarth Garner
