Each year as Thanksgiving comes around we reflect on all that we are blessed with. We know that no matter how bad we may think things are, someone has it a lot harder ~ so we give our thanks. I have often wondered if we would have this same thankful heart should real trials and troubles ever find us. Would our faith withstand the onslaught?
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The faith of Horatio Spafford and his desire to show this Faith.
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Horatio was a very prosperous man who lived in Chicago in the 1870’s. Little did he know, but within the next couple of years, his faith would be truly tested. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially. Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with his family, but sent his wife and four daughters ahead while he was delayed on business. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship carrying his family sank rapidly after a collision with another ship, and all four of Horatio’s daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone."
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Shortly after this period of true despair, as Horatio traveled to Europe to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write the now famous song “It Is Well With My Soul” as his ship passed near where his daughters had died.
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Some of the lyrics to this song are:
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When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
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Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pain shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
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So this Thanksgiving, I will think of Horatio Spafford and the steadfastness of his faith in the face of such unrelenting sorrow, and truly give thanks to God for all I have, the cornerstone of this being His love for me and the gift of faith.
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Have a Happy Day After
Thanksgiving
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The faith of Horatio Spafford and his desire to show this Faith.
.
Horatio was a very prosperous man who lived in Chicago in the 1870’s. Little did he know, but within the next couple of years, his faith would be truly tested. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially. Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with his family, but sent his wife and four daughters ahead while he was delayed on business. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship carrying his family sank rapidly after a collision with another ship, and all four of Horatio’s daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone."
.
Shortly after this period of true despair, as Horatio traveled to Europe to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write the now famous song “It Is Well With My Soul” as his ship passed near where his daughters had died.
.
Some of the lyrics to this song are:
.
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pain shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
.
So this Thanksgiving, I will think of Horatio Spafford and the steadfastness of his faith in the face of such unrelenting sorrow, and truly give thanks to God for all I have, the cornerstone of this being His love for me and the gift of faith.
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Have a Happy Day After
Thanksgiving
I remember many celebration's of thanks from many years past. Those were the days, there was virtual peace in myh house. Thawing the turkey, washing and placing her (always a hen, never a tom) Making the stuff and filling the cavity with the stuffing. According to directions set the oven and hoped for the best. This was before the oven save, insertable thermometer was invented. We worried and checked and worried andchecked until we were shr thermometer was invinted. Then came along this thermometer that had the date stampted right on it.
The tabl;e was setin all it's glory, Wine was served to the adults (no drinking kids in this turkey home) Then we dined on the biggest turkey you ever say, mashed potatoes, Dressing, sweet potatoes, gravy and vegetables. All this was followed by many pumpkin and apple pie.
We were stuffed!
It is not unlike that today except for the turkey with it's own private thermometer.
My daughter is a genious when cooking for thanksgiving.
The left over's she send home with me are certainly not overdone.
Here is just one of the ways to use up the left overs.
Each Turkey/Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie with fresh vegetables.
Shread freshly, peeled carrots to make 1/2 cup.
Cut celery into 1/4 inch chips to make 1/2 cup.
Cut Turnip or Rutabega into 1/4 inch strips to make 1/2 cup.
Peel & dice(1/4 inch dice) Onions enough to make 1/2 cup.
Melt 1 T. butter or margarine in one large saucepan. jeat until a simmer. Begin to Add vegetable. Place each 1/12 cup veggies in and start the saute, 2 minutes for each cups each. Saute at another 5 minutes until lightly crispy and brown.
Add
1 can of Campbell's Creamed Chicken soup.
Simmer 5 minutes longer.
Add carrptt Finely chopped Chicken or Turkey heat long enough to make hot. Pour into one half of the two pie plates. Pour mixture into noodles.
Add
If desired add 1 cup (more if desired) cooked wide egg noodles separately
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