Giving Thanks

We hosted Thanksgiving this year, so I had a chance to make turkey for the first time in a while. I bought two Frankenturkeys (the wings, thighs, and legs were missing, much easier to cook) and soaked them in a brine for about two hours last night and wow did they turn out great. Popped them in the oven about 0830 and left the oven at 500 degrees for 30 minutes, before cutting back to 350 for a couple more hours. Nicely browned, completely juicy, hot, and ready to be made into turkey salad now that lunch is done. Traditional smashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and stuffing, it was a great feast. As I was driving the car earlier in the day, I was thinking of what I'm thankful for - those things present in my life that I used to really long for or desire: Healthy kids A confident sense of purpose and calling Two cars that start well in cold weather A garage A little left over after payday Enough hard-scrabble experience to occassionally help others Obviously not an inclusive list, just some of those things I don't want to take for granted. "Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous, and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name." - Ps 97:12