Reflections of Thanksgiving.
Babies growing too quickly.
A loved one’s final day.
Family time together.
Thoughts of family apart.
Sons have become men
that make us gleam with pride.
Daughter in laws grow dearer
with each passing year.
Hubby’s smoked turkey
woos the crowd again.
Granddaughter’s first apple pie
sweetens meal’s end.
Pumpkin pie for breakfast
with a bestie and “our” mom.
Cocktails with our faves
to consummate a just-right day.
Waists growing thicker.
Hair becoming greyer.
Embracing the vulnerability.
Loving fiercely.
Reflections of Thanksgiving.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
the creative life in between 
Great reflections of Thanksgiving Jodi and well-composed with a genuine and personal touch! Liv, Gary
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Thanks Gary’. Hugs ❤️
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Wow, beautifully penned 👌
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Thank you!
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Beautiful sentiments! ❤
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They were beautiful moments ☺️😉❤️
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They sound perfect!
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They were. In my little world at least 😉☺️❤️
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Lovely!
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Thank you!
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Awesome penned
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Thank you !
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Jodi – you are just one of those rare finds that lives and loves fully. Hope your Thanksgiving was truly blessed.
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You made my day with this beautiful note. Thank you Kathy. ❤️
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What a precious reflection! So much love!❤️😘
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Thanks Mary ☺️❤️
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Love… and Thankfulness….
That’s all..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I think you have covered it all here. It is nice to take the time and reflect on the goodness of our lives.
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Woke at 3:30 am. Didn’t have and wasn’t going to post today but these thoughts wouldn’t let me sleep. And it was so beautiful to wake at 4am and snuggle under a blanket with coffee and pour out the words on my heart in the quiet and stillness and peace and gratitude of the morning ❤️
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I’m glad you let your mind wander and you posted after all. It is the early hours in the AM that brings out my best creative thought. We are uncluttered and at that time.
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so true! I wish I had more mornings I could do this 🙂
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beautiful, especially the end
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Thanks Beth. Glad you liked.
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Lovely reflections
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Thanks Lynn ❤️
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you are welcome Jodi
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Lovely poem Jodi, God bless your family. ❤️🙏🏻
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Thanks so much john
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Sounds like ya’ll had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Now it is time to prepare for Christmas! Your poem is wonderful!
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Yes. Tree went up today. But also a funeral this afternoon. Baptism yesterday. The circle of life ❤️
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Yes. It sure is the circle of life. Sorry about the funeral. How wonderful there is a baptism! That is exciting that your tree went up. It is so much fun to decorate for Christmas!
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I see nothing but love reflected in these reflections.
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The last two lines say it all about our human frailty, but also the courage to be cheerful and confident in the face of decay! Great reflections on Thanksgiving, Jodi!
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Thanks so much peter! I’m always thrilled when it resonates ☺️
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Lovely reflections my dear!
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I like the “pumpkin pie for breakfast…” 😊 Sounds good to me!
So happy you had some wonderful family time with those lovely granddaughters!! 💗
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Yes. One of my best friend’s mom is on hospice. She is like a mom to me. I took a pumpkin pie over in the morning and the three of us had coffee and pumpkin pie bedside with her. She ate the whole piece with lots of whipped cream. ☺️. It is the most she’s eaten in a while. We laughed, and we cried. It was a great blessing. ❤️
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Oh, my heart aches for you. 💗 I’m glad you had this moment together. 😘💕Sending bear hugs! 🐻xo
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Thanks Jill ❤
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oh Jodi, I’m tearing up here…I know you were missing your brother Thanksgiving…beautiful poem…
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How did you do Jenna? I know this was a first for you without HH. I’m sure it was hard, but I also know you were surrounded with love. Sending hugs! ❤
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thank you Jodi, I had my moments, but mostly it was much happiness…
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Beautiful, Jodi! Family changes, with losses and gains. But we move on, remembering the ones who are gone and treasuring the ones who are still here.
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Your photo is beautiful, snuggly polar bear & glamor, glitzy wintery sparkle. Love your poem, reflections…. So well done. Could picture every step of the way. So concise, so vivid. I lost my brother this time of year & I ache with memories of him. But the memories are of the wonderful things he did. Blessings to you & your family. All the love thru good times & sad times. Grateful for the time our lives intertwine on this journey thru life.
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Thank you for your sweet note Dena! You really are a gem! 🙂 ❤
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Beautifully put.
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Reblogged this on the creative life in between and commented:
As we prepare for another Thanksgiving, reflecting on the last. Cherishing all the moments.
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Love your heartfelt and reflective words….!
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Thank you so much! Thankful for your kind comment 🙂
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