Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The Thanksgiving Jar - A West Tradition

Here's how it works. Post something you're thankful for throughout the day on Thanksgiving via the comment section and I will add your note in the jar. As new notes are added, more notes will show up in the jar. See how it works? The tradition started when the kids were small. We would put a jar on the counter on Thanksgiving morning and as thoughts of things we were thankful for would pop in our heads, we would put a note in the jar. Then we would pull all the notes out at the end of the day and read them. We have much for which to be thankful!
Side note: This is our fourth year of doing this via the blog. It's kind of neat to go back and look at the previous posts. Just type thanksgiving in the search window in the upper left hand corner.

56 comments:

Mike West said...

Jesus and coffee

Mike West said...

My lovely wife of 34 years!

J Dub said...

My lovely wife of 3.5 years

J Dub said...

An awesome son and one on the way

J Dub said...

A great job where I can do what I love and come home every night

J Dub said...

Living so close to a lot of good friends

J Dub said...

Forgiveness and redemption

J Dub said...

John Calipari

J Dub said...

DirecTV

J Dub said...

Being debt-free

J Dub said...

The fact that our family and extended family is mostly healthy

J Dub said...

Getting the gas fireplace to work

J Dub said...

Jesus and the fact that He even considers me for His family

J Dub said...

Humor and perspective...and that I come from a family with both

J Dub said...

The Central Time Zone

J Dub said...

Having a steady job in this economy

J Dub said...

Fantasy football

Mimi said...

This year I am most thankful for my brother, Chris, who even though is struggling physically, financially and emotionally has come to know the Lord and has a new perspective on life. We have reconnected and are catching up on years gone by.

Mimi said...

For my husband who has remained faithful to me for 33 years and has patiently stood by me and supported me through my struggles. What a godly man!

J Dub said...

Cars that run well

Mimi said...

For BSF and what it means to our entire family. Through BSF we turned the tide of our family to become Christians. I am thankful to be able to take Kate with me and am reminded how I took Lyndsey with me at Kate's age.

Mimi said...

A GREAT, loving family.

Mimi said...

A beautiful day today and the reality that we don't have to deal with snow, ice and cold in the winter!

Mimi said...

Technology & the ability to communicate via video chat, email, blogs, etc.

Mimi said...

Living in a free country and our wonderful military that serve so selflessly. Thank you Justin!

Mimi said...

Psalm 69:30 - I will praise the name of God with song and magnify Him with thanksgiving.

Mimi said...

Grandchildren! and the joy they bring.

Mike West said...

pets and motorcycles

Mike West said...

wonderful family

kaceyleigh said...

I just love this tradition! Where do I begin?!
I am thankful for...
Grace. And a God who is faithful.
Justin. And all the ways he challenges and takes care of me.
Luke. And his silliness. He fills my days with lots of smiles.
BDJ. And all his wiggles... Even when they're uncomfortable.
The BEST family -- Fields and Wests. (I'm a big fan of the O'Learys too!)

kaceyleigh said...

~delicious Thanksgiving treats
AND
~friends to enjoy them with when family is far away

kaceyleigh said...

IPT

Mike West said...

what is IPT?

J Dub said...

Independent play time. Where Luke plays by himself for about a half hour. Gives Mom some sanity. You know it better as playpen time.

DeDe said...

My wonderful kids and their awesome spouses!!!!

DeDe said...

I'm thankful for all my family Kacey,Justin,Katie,Brandon,Luke and Baby West!

DeDe said...

I'm thankful for friends and awesome family!

Mike West said...

Cherry pie

DeDe said...

I'm thankful for Mike Smith and of course Mike and Mary West and their family!

DeDe said...

I'm thankful all my family have jobs , homes , health and GOD IN THEIR LIFE!

DeDe said...

I'm thankful that GOD HEALEDy mother of her cancer!!

Mike West said...

Mary's ability to cook and my ability to nap.

bfields said...

Lovely pie all home made
Pumpkin
Chocolate peanut butter
Pecan
Apple
Coconut cream

bfields said...

Friends and family

bfields said...

My beautiful wife of almost 7 months. I like being married!!!

bfields said...

Having my mom here for turkey day and mike frying an awesome Turkey

bfields said...

I am thankful or being full but it also make me feel a little sick !!!

bfields said...

Aquan Boldin and Thanksgiving football that is good for a change.

Lyndsey said...

An awesome (growing) family!!

Lyndsey said...

Yes- kacey, playpen time!!

Lyndsey said...

God's total provision in our lives

Lyndsey said...

That the cats are good this year!

Lyndsey said...

That Kate has an incredible Mimi and pops that love her so much!

Andrew said...

My incredible wife, my super cool daughter and child-to-be, Jesus and the restoration He brings, Bow Down Church, all I am learning on this journey of faith, God's provision, vitamin C, Apple products, the whole West family, Starbucks beverages, Chick-fil-A, Delta skymiles, free trips to Hawaii, great friends...

Mike West said...

Dede and the Fields family.

Brodad Unkabuddy said...

My best friend, Jesus. My angel, Debbie. My warrior, Clay. My health. My job. My family. My Harley.