Wendy and I are hosting Thanksgiving this year and the house will be packed with both my family and hers. For Top Five Tuesday, here are the Top Five Things I’m looking forward to on Thursday:

1. Gathering with loved ones, quieting our hearts for just a minute, holding hands, and thanking God together for the abundant blessings He’s showered on us.
2. Making the Thanksgiving turkey for the first time (say a prayer…for all of us!).
3. Having so many family members together around the table (there will be 16 of us! Yikes!).
4. The pre-feast goodies, the feast, and the dessert.
5. Afternoon games, conversations, and naps.

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