A slight struggle broke out in the middle of the store between me and the 20-lb. frozen turkey I was trying to place into my grocery cart.  It made me laugh out loud then I couldn’t wipe the ear to ear smile off my face.  The thought of the aroma of that turkey, and the laughter of family soon to fill my home, made me feel incredibly happy.  Me and that turkey had a moment right there in the store.  Every person passing by smiled at me as if my smile had become as contagious as a yawn.  Thanksgiving was coming and so was my family – so I thought.

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As we drove home from Nashville, I looked up and commented on the beautiful  trees.  My husband smiled, “Yeah, I’ve been noticing them.”  But here’s what he didn’t say, “We are half way home, those trees have been all along the drive and you are just now noticing!”

The previous day was cold and rainy so we took the grandkids to the mall.  Me, Steve and the three grands headed to the play area while our daughter and son-in-law gladly went off on their own.

On the way, I made a quick stop into a kid’s clothing store. A young lady greeted me.  I said hello and smiled and continued with my task.   A few moments later I saw my daughter!  It startled me, “Oh, Hi! What are you doing here!” She smiled at me and said, “Mom, you just saw me at the front door. You spoke to me and you smiled at me.”

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