28 November 2008
Thanksgiving was a hit! 11/28/08
Posted by runninng4jesus under: Uncategorized.
Since my wife and I hosted this year’s Thanksgiving get together, I was not sure I would be able to participate in an orgainized “Turkey Trot”. Well, taking the day off before Thanksgiving I treated myself to the first annual “Turkey Trot”. I was the organizer, promoter, and lone particpant. The goody bag consist of sports beans and a bottle of water. No music just God’s country to motivate me. I woke up early Thanksgiving morning and went out on a run. During my journey I saw a few people either running or walking. There were a group of women walking toward me on the trail. As I ran pass them they did not say much. I said, “Good morning.” Only one of the six ladies responded back. Most of them were talking among themselves while enjoying their walk. Most of the people I passed I wished them a Happy Thanksgiving. Some did not know what to say and others responded accordingly. Overall it was a good run and I thanked the Lord for giving me the strength, energy and time to run this morning.
Thinking back on what took place Thanksgiving Day I am very thankful for the healthy relationships we have within our families. Everyone mixed it up. There was a wide range of topics that filled the air. All of it was good. How could I tell? There was a lot of laughing. It is so good to see families get together and a have a wonderful time on Thanksgiving.
As far as the food,there was no lack thereof. Outside of your “traditional” turkey, ham sweet potatoes and real mash potatoes, the culinary spread was a delight to see and engage, From collard greens with black eyed peas and ham, Filopino cuisine, all different types of salads ( no jello or green bean cassorole-no love lost there), interesting vegatable dishes to killer homemade pies and finger sweets, there was no lack of going home hungry. With all that said,”How did I do?” I did okay. This Thanksgiving was not a sit down dinner due to the number of people. After the prayer of thanks everyone lined up behind the buffet table. I was very careful what I placed on my plate. There were more items of food that I did not eat on a regular basis so that made it difficult. I had my traditional after dinner turkey sandwich. Throughout the evening I gravitated toward the desserts (my weakness) and cruched down a lot of peanuts. If I were to rate my eating choices and the quantiy thereof (one being terrible bad and ten being a saint) it was a six- I enjoyed the things I ate with relative moderation.
Friday is my day off.Saturday my friend and I will attempt a seventeen mile walk-pain and all.I will let you know how we do.
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togetthere Says:
Glad it went well and that you got to go out and do your “turkey trot”!! 
My run was the best part of my day. Yeah, those deserts are my weakness too!
