Early Thanksgiving Thoughts and Wishes

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Holidays, Photos

With the holidays upon us, my memory can’t help but reel back a few decades. Our parents were still alive, all of their grandkids were young, and those big, noisy family gatherings for Thanksgiving and Christmas were anticipated with excitement. Sure, giving and receiving gifts at Christmas time is rewarding and fun (in that order), but what I truly miss is ‘the noise, the laughter, the chaos, the loved ones’ (section 2 of my book, Ever So Gently). And I remember when our daughter and son were precious little bundles of joy. The elation my husband and I felt when our family became 3 then 4, and then complete. Don’t misunderstand though – returning to the past isn’t my wish, I’m simply reminiscing. These are thoughts from last year’s post.

And so, to those who celebrate Thanksgiving, I wish you a blessed day, and to those who don’t, I wish you a blessed day! Below is a poem I give to you all! ❤️

Thanksgiving Thoughts

Born from history a day we celebrate
blessings in our lives, for each breath we take
but some live in darkness with light, imaginary
living to survive is anything but sanctuary
I hold them in my heart, though trite to some ears
In moments of surrender, I give freedom to the tears

So, I ask not for anything
but one gift I will bring
to the feast laid before me
where all should dance with glee
a piece of me that I impart
is my very grateful heart.

© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.

p.s. Cora’s Quest, a children’s book, is coming in December –
I’m working on final approvals.
p.s.s. I’m working on several book reviews, but because of tech issues,
I lost the word doc. Sigh. Maybe a miracle will bring it back.
Otherwise, I have to start over. These will come in December also,
but I had hoped by end of this month.
Sometimes, all we can do is go with the flow! 🥰

I appreciate you all,
Hugs, Lauren 🩷🍁❤️


Photo courtesy of my daughter, Cheekwood Estate, Tennessee

110 thoughts on “Early Thanksgiving Thoughts and Wishes”

  11. So poignant and beautiful written, Lauren. It’s so rewarding to look back with love and thankfulness. Lovely memories and a poem that says it all. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Hugs.

    1. Thanks, Elizabeth! It’s surreal looking back, isn’t it? I saw your comment on Wynne’s gratitude post, so Happy 40th to you and your husband. Can’t remember if I’m early or late, but the wishes remain the same. My husband and I will celebrate 36 years in January. 🙂 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🧡

  16. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar D.L. Finn, Author

    Beautifully said, Lauren. I love reflecting on those wonderful moments in the past while enjoying what this moment brings. Sorry about the issues you are having but excited for the release. Happy Thanksgiving! Xo

  19. Beautiful memories Lauren. I miss the chaotic noise and good food too. Wonderful Thanksgiving thoughts and poem my friend. May your Thanksgiving be deliciously FANtabulous! Hugs and smooches! 🤗🦃😘

  23. Beautiful poem, Lauren and sentiments. I miss “the noise, the laughter, the chaos, the loved ones” too, that used to happen when my grandmother was still alive. She was the mother of ten. Cherished memories. Wishing you and your family a lovely week. 🌻

    1. Thanks so much, Michele, and I’m finding that the holidays have changed for many of us. I appreciate you sharing your memories too. Your grandmother sounds like she was a lovely woman. Wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving. 🧡🍁

  24. Your very grateful heart (and big, open, and brave heart too). I love it, Lauren! So sorry to hear about your technical issues. I hope they are resolved soon! Happy Thanksgiving!

    1. Thanks so much, Wynne, and the issues have resolved. Yay! But they happened in the middle of doing a last minute approval on my book. Crazy times. Now I’m waiting, but hopefully, will have exciting news at the end of the week. Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! ❤️🍁🍂

  25. I wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving, Lauren. It is indeed wonderful to reminisce about when our families were just starting out. Enjoy the holiday!

    1. Thanks so much for your wonderful wishes, Steve! I have today off, which will be nice, and hubby will get off early. We’re prepping for tomorrow. And I’m sure I’ll read some blogs too. 🙂 Have a great day! 🌅

  26. Thank you, Lauren, for your beautiful remembrances of Thanksgivings past. I remember a few high energy, chaotic celebrations — everyone getting along, young and old — living on the edge of hilarity. So good to roll back and recall but just as you wrote, hold those in our heart who might need extra love. Grace. A new favorite poem! ❤️
    Hope you get a chance to catch your breath over the next few days. Can’t wait to learn more about “Cora’s Quest”.
    Xo! 🥰

    1. Thanks so much, Vicki, for your lovely comment. “So good to roll back and recall” well said, but I always feel bad about those whose holidays aren’t so joyful. I drive by homeless a lot and it’s heartbreaking. There’s always something to feel grateful about. This week has been crazy with tech issues and trying to approve my book again. So, my new copy has been shipped and should arrive on Friday (fingers crossed). If all looks good, then I’ll do a post soon. So, I’m really not breathing until I actually step over the finish line. 😁 But thank you for the reminder. I’ll try! Sending love and hugs! 🧡🤗🍁❣️

  27. Lovely Thanksgiving sentiments, Lauren. I remember the excitement of spending Thanksgiving with family and friends and hearing delightful stories from the elders. I love the photo courtesy of your daughter of Cheekwood Estate, Tennessee. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Lauren. 💗✨

    1. Thanks so much, Eugi, and I’ve learned that many of us miss those noisy times and delightful stories from the elders. We miss our parents. Sigh. Thank you about the photo too. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! 🧡🍁❣️

  29. Lauren, what beautiful gift to bring to the table – your warm and grateful heart a blessing for us all. Grr … you are taking it calmly with your lost reviews and hope for a miraculous recovery of them for you. Happy Thanksgiving… enjoy making new memories and keeping ones from the past equally close. Hugs xx ❤️

    1. Hi Annika, thanks for your lovely words and wishes. The tech issues have been resolved, but I’m still searching for that document. In the meantime, I’ve started over. Sigh. Anyway, thanks again and take good care. Hugs to you! xoxo

  33. That’s a beautiful wish. Happy Thanksgiving.
    I’m sorry to hear about the doc file. I hope that you’ll be able to recover it! All we can do is go with the flow indeed

  34. All the best for your new book Lauren. Nice poem and happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Even I miss my children they have become big and are leading their separate lives. But this life with all of us. Thanks 👍🙏👍

  35. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, dear Lauren.

    Yes, we are fortunate, and your poem is made a complete heart, as you remember:

    “some live in darkness with light, imaginary
    living to survive is anything but sanctuary    “

    🕊🤍

    1. Thanks for your lovely words, as always, Resa! I’m glad you liked the poem. Even in tough times, I feel there is always something to feel grateful for. Everyone’s story is different though, so maybe this belief isn’t so for some people. Sending love and hugs your way! ❤️🌷🔆🦋☃️

    1. Aww, thanks so much, Jane, and it’s good to see you! We had a quiet day but very nice, and I appreciate the love for my projects. I’m waiting for my print copy, and then I can move forward. 🙂 Love and hugs to you both! ❤️🌷☃️

  40. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving 😊 So sorry about the lost document, I hate when that happens and your hard work is wasted.
    That image from your daughter is so beautiful, so colourful.

  43. I’m glad you had such a beautiful and relaxed Thanksgiving, Lauren! It’s just my husband and I at Thanksgiving. Things haven’t been the same since my mom died. My daughter always comes for Christmas, but I figure that will change one day. Cheers!

    1. Ours was nice but mellow too, Dawn. The first like you with just the two of us. Our son and daughter will be home for Christmas though. However, yesterday, our son went to ER and will be in the hospital through Thursday probably. Stones, sludge, ERCP, MRI, abdominal pain, pancreatitis (me), and PSC are in our history (the kids and me) not hubby. So, it’s tough being far away as he’s in CO. But he’s okay and has been texting updates. I’m trying not to worry, and he has an ERCP this afternoon to look at his bile duct. Waiting for tests then waiting for results. Too much info, so sorry, but I know you’d know what I’m talking about. Anyway, I understand how things change when parents pass and our kids grow older. It’s bittersweet. Hugs!

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