November 20 – “Preparations”

Thanksgiving preparations are well under way here at our house.  For the most part that means buying a bunch of turkeys and the condiments to create the secret recipe dry rub that Chris so lovingly applies on them a few days before we crank up the turkey fryers and start dropping them in.  So far it looks like we’ll be doing at least ten this year.  We might get a few more, though.  A lady in our water aerobics class found out she might not have to cook for Thanksgiving this year.  She knew we had a big family and heard that on top of that we liked to send some fried turkey up to the fire stations.  If she can verify her reprieve, then her turkeys will be making their way to our house as well.  Tuesday is the day we have set aside for all that cooking.  Nathan is off, so he’ll be helping out.  Especially if we are still going at 4 p.m.  Chris and I are going to a wedding then, so we will be leaving it in his capable hands. 

Best days to come by and smell Thanksgiving at the Vaughan’s?  Probably Sunday afternoon when Chris is doing the rub.  And then of course there is Tuesday afternoon when you might be able to sneak a tiny sample.  Not that any of us will be sneaking samples throughout the day, of course.  Oh, and of course you are welcome to come share in the actual Thanksgiving festivities themselves.  We’ll start eating Thursday around noon, and the kitchen will remain pretty much open until Saturday afternoon.  We’ll have family and friends in and out that whole time, so how about being one of them? 

We’ll also play a Turkey Bowl game on that Saturday at High Noon.  Back to old school again this year.  Plan is to set up in the street in front of the house.  Gotta watch out for the new talent, though.  Jachin has been quarterbacking a flag football team for the last few weeks.  And we’ll have those other young legs with Micah and Zakary and Caleb to contend with as well.  Pharmacy Guy Josh has said he wants to come, and Cop Man Cory usually makes an appearance as well.  How can you miss out on action like that?

James 3:18 says, “Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.”

Father, thank you today for anticipation.  It is an interesting gift that makes the actual receiving even more special.  Amen.