Thursday, November 22, 2012

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!

75 comments:

Mike West said...

My salvation and my wife Mary.

Mike West said...

Justin, Lyndsey, Kacey, Andrew, Luke, Levi, Kate, Jack and Gracie and all the rest of the family.

J Dub said...

God's Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love. (Thanks Jesus Storybook Bible).

J Dub said...

My new turkey fryer. And what we'll be enjoying because of it later today.

J Dub said...

My amazing wife and our two awesome boys.

J Dub said...

Thankful I'm not a Gator. Go Cats, and Go Noles on Saturday!

J Dub said...

I get to fly for a living.

J Dub said...

Homebrewing

J Dub said...

Good music

J Dub said...

Christmas

J Dub said...

Our church

J Dub said...

Indoor plumbing

J Dub said...

No traffic in Altus

kaceyleigh said...

Justin. Who knows me better than any other person!

kaceyleigh said...

Luke & Levi. They keep me humble and laughing.

kaceyleigh said...

Our babies in heaven. Two little pieces of Justin & me. And the TRUTH of Psalm 27...
"I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD." verses 13 & 14

captainbrodadunkabuddy said...

All of our "ex's". Without them, Debbie and I wouldn't be in the wonderful spot we're in today.

Mike West said...

my motorcycle

Mike West said...

warm weather

Mike West said...

ability to smell turkey cooking

captainbrodadunkabuddy said...

The surly bonds of earth which I get to slip on a regular basis.

captainbrodadunkabuddy said...

The Harley Davidson Company and the culture of freedom they've created.

captainbrodadunkabuddy said...

My boy, Clay.

Mike West said...

Kacey's incredible post....

Our babies in heaven. Two little pieces of Justin & me. And the TRUTH of Psalm 27...
"I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD." verses 13 & 14

captainbrodadunkabuddy said...

My little brother and sister

captainbrodadunkabuddy said...

Another day of remaining vertical.

captainbrodadunkabuddy said...

That we're not experiencing what we experienced on this day in 1963.

kaceyleigh said...

Super Mario Brothers. And Justin's patience with teaching Luke how to play. : ) The stuff memories are made of...

Mike West said...

corn hole by the pool

Mike West said...

Great insight from Rick and Debbie:

"All of our "ex's". Without them, Debbie and I wouldn't be in the wonderful spot we're in today."

Mike West said...

A wife who can flat out cook!

kaceyleigh said...

Friends to celebrate with, when family is far away!

Mimi said...

Our church and all the awesome friends we have made this year.


Mimi said...

The strength and courage of Justin & Kacey through the loss of their precious babies. They shine God's love in their lives!

Mimi said...

For an amazing husband and a great son and daughter, along with their spouses. They are all truly wonderful parents!

Mimi said...

Health I've experienced this year. And to be able to exercise!

Mimi said...

The fabulous time Mike & I had in Georgia a couple weeks ago.

Mimi said...

The road God is leading me. . . to know Him more and live a life worthy of His calling.

Mimi said...

Beauty of nature.

Mimi said...

Sunrises and sunsets.

Mimi said...

Leaning on the truth God is sovereign even when the world seems to be upside down.

kaceyleigh said...

From Luke:
my dump truck
God & Jesus
treats
Buzz (Light)year
Mimi & Pops

Mike West said...

Our church and friends we've met there.

Mike West said...

my job...

Mike West said...

my health - the ability to walk.

Lyndsey said...

That we get to OKLAHOMA!!!

Lyndsey said...

Beautiful Weather

Lyndsey said...

Two amazing little kiddos

Lyndsey said...

A husband I absolutely respect and can follow who loves me and our family so much

Lyndsey said...

Mimi and Pops. So thankful for them.

Lyndsey said...

A great relationship with my brother and sis-in-law. And very thankful Justin married such a catch who is also an amazing mom to my nephews.

Lyndsey said...

The ability to work from home

Lyndsey said...

An awesome church and pastor

Lyndsey said...

A community of friends who have supported us in all of our stages of life

Lyndsey said...

Naps.

Lyndsey said...

God's grace. And being so very intimate with our ways. He has showed Himself so very much lately in the smallest of things.

kaceyleigh said...

Family! And that A LOT of them are coming to visit in the coming days. Talk about a house filled with JOY! And many children. : )

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kaceyleigh said...

Martha Road Baptist Church. And our small group. And all the things God is doing in and through "our block!"

DeDe said...

I'm Thankful for Justin, Kacey ,Luke and Levi!

DeDe said...

Brandon and Katie!

DeDe said...

My new home and salon!

DeDe said...

For Mike Smith!

DeDe said...

Also for Kacey and Justin's two baby angels and their awesome belief in Gods plan, their faith continues to amaze me!

DeDe said...

I'm So Thankful for the to wonderful families my children married inti, The Wests and The O'Leary's ! They have excepted and love my children as their own, I couldn't have been more blessed!

Mike West said...

music

Mike West said...

laughter

Mike West said...

Amen to what DeDe said!

DeDe said...

Also for Kacey and Justin's two baby angels and their awesome belief in Gods plan, their faith continues to amaze me!

Mike West said...

Mimi's pumpkin pie.

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Andrew said...

The completely unmerited grace of God who's Awesome
Lyndsey who's awesome
Kate who's awesome
Jack who's awesome
My whole family who's awesome
Great friends who are awesome
That God works all things to good
Kentucky basketball, John Calipari and national championships
Miami Heat
All things Apple
Coca-Cola
Justin and Kacey's Christmas homebrew they're saving for us
Airplanes so we can see family
America
Freedom to vote
Social media
Health
That God holds the future
Answered prayers
Mimi and Pops bday gift card to TJ Maxx
Mimi's and Lyndsey's delicious cooking today
Dump cake
Urban Youth Impact
Bow Down Church
Leadership conferences
Good books
A home
Mimi and pops living so close
A comfy bed
Delta skymiles
Cooler weather
Starbucks
Publix turkey subs
Chipotle burritos
Cape Cod cheddar sour cream chips
Anchor Man
Chris Farley
Will Ferrell
Brian Regan
My Dad and all I learned from him
Gods miraculous provision
The journey Lyndsey and I are on
The support of family and friends
Holiday traditions like this "jar"
FaceTime
Chick-fil-A
The Bible
The gospel and all I'm learning about it
The future for our family
Peace

Bfields said...

Jesus
Katekate
Jobs
My 3 nephews who are all very cool!
FSU
My car
The O'Leary family
Marie Joyce
Friends in all the different places

kaceyleigh said...

I'm pretty sure we have the coolest family around. Just sayin'...
This is such a great tradition!

Bfields said...

And most importantly the beautiful wise and gracious woman that brought me into this world. Love you DeDe

Bfields said...

And my incredible sisTer and brother in law

Bfields said...

And Keith/Papa