What are you thinking of for this upcoming Thanksgiving Day? I've known in years past, the day before and Thanksgiving morning were a time of stress for the hostess of the family get-together. Stress such as, how's the turkey in the oven doing? Is it browning or is it getting over cooked? Will Ellen bring the cranberry jelly or forget it like Rose did at Easter? Say, sister Nancy, watch out and don't sprinkle too much paprika on the deviled eggs. You know Uncle Spencer is allergic to that. Jeanie, how is the brown gravy doing? Don't let it get too watery. Wanda, would you please stick a toothpick into the corn bread to check if they are done?

Yes, Thanksgiving can often appear to be more hectic than quiet or serene. Has Thanksgiving lost its original meaning? I mean, how can normal conversations compete with the supposed entertainment value of cellphones and the blaring television? The true meaning of Thanksgiving should focus upon relationships. Once the meal is tabled, good conversations between relatives and friends should abound. But let's not forget the Thanksgiving bonds Christians share with God the Father.