I've been a baaaad blogger. Yes, I've had a lot of other things on my mind, but I won't give any excuses. It's not like I didn't have the time....I just didn't have the inclination.... and wasn't up to doing it. But I did want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a beautiful day filled with warmth, love, friends and family....and lots of good food. Bless you all.... ~Joy xo
Pass The Gravy….
Oh dear God if you’re listening take my words to be true;
Thanksgiving Day’s here, so I’m coming to you.
An abundance of food is sure to be found.
I’m praying you’ll guide me….and help slow me down.
Please give me strength…I implore and beseech
That you’ll keep ‘second helpings’ well out of my reach.
That you’ll keep me in check as my plate grows;
And you’ll stop me from hogging the mashed potatoes.
That veggie-cheese casserole can’t come my way,
And somehow you must keep the gravy at bay.
I’m asking a lot for this day so divine,
And I’m sure you’ve got other requests…not just mine.
Remind me that one scoop of stuffing suffices;
And turkey is fine….just not five or six slices.
With all that is laid out on splendid display,
I hope buttered rolls won’t be part of my day.
Why can’t I load up on things better for me?
Because on this day….there are none to be seen.
Cranberries or jello might work for me best;
But who in their right mind could give up the rest?
Let me eat a bit slower and take it all in;
Small bites, so the gravy won’t drip from my chin.
Let me breathe in the joy of every aroma;
And don’t lay me victim to some turkey coma.
Yes, I need you to know that my wishes are dire;
For one of these times I’m sure to expire.
I figured a prayer just a few days before,
Might keep me from ending up flat on the floor.
So God keep me honest, and please stay alert.
I have to leave room for all the dessert.
~ Joy
Happy Thankgiving, Joy.
Posted by: sassymonkey | November 21, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! xo!
Posted by: Denise | November 21, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Happy holiday! I don't know if I can resist the mashed potatoes and stuffing.
Posted by: mercyn | November 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Happy Thanksgiving. So nice to see your post. You're better than I am.
Posted by: Beverly | November 21, 2012 at 08:33 PM
Happy Thanksgiving Joy. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: [email protected] | November 22, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love your poem! Now if I can just put all that to practice.
Posted by: joared | November 22, 2012 at 01:42 PM
While you're all celebrating thanksgiving I've got my sister's and a friend's birthday over the next couple of days. I hope you all enjoy.
Posted by: Jen | November 22, 2012 at 05:54 PM
I hope you and yours have a wonderful, and blessed Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Tara R. | November 22, 2012 at 07:05 PM
Glad to see you back. Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Hattie | November 23, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving, Joy....
I loved your poem..It was just great..
Hello to all of your wonderful family..
Posted by: Nancy | November 25, 2012 at 10:00 PM
We all have times like that--but know we love you and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We won't tell you to hurry back, for we understand, but know how much we miss you. Big Os and Xs
Posted by: Isabel Ahlgren | November 28, 2012 at 09:54 AM
Joy, I LOVED your poem!
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving !!
Junie
Posted by: June Kellum | November 29, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Okay, I missed Thanksgiving. You're going to have to post again so that I can wish you a Merry Christmas!
LOVE the picture at the start of the blog!
Posted by: buffy | December 17, 2012 at 08:10 PM
Howdy! Does the rate of updates of your website depend on some thing or you compose blog articles when you have an inspiration or you create if you have time? Can't wait to hear from you.
Posted by: AppreciateYourTime Blog | December 19, 2012 at 03:05 AM