Never Stop Being Thankful: A Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Okay, let’s be real. Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday – it’s a spiritual obstacle course that tests your patience, faith, and ability to not throw a turkey across the room.
I’ve survived enough family gatherings to know that Thanksgiving is basically a masterclass in faith, forgiveness, and strategic wine consumption.
The Challenge Accepted Moment
A few years back, I was that family member who decided to take on the ultimate Thanksgiving challenge: cooking the entire meal while managing family drama that could rival a prime-time soap opera.
Challenge. Accepted.
Let me break it down for you:
The Turkey Situation 
Picture this: Me, standing in the kitchen, talking to a 20-pound turkey like it’s my therapy session. “Lord,” I whispered, “if you can help Moses part the Red Sea, you can help me not burn this bird.” Spoiler alert: Divine intervention works – mostly.
Family Drama: Level Expert
When Uncle Phil starts his political rant and Aunt Karen begins critiquing everyone’s life choices, I’ve learned to take a deep breath and remember: Jesus dealt with 12 disciples. I can handle my crazy family for one meal. I hope.
Pro Tip: Gratitude is your secret weapon.
Moments of Humor:
• Burned rolls? Call it “artisan charcoal bread”
• Dropped the turkey? Declare it a “modern deconstructed feast”
• Pie looks like a geological experiment? Rename it “abstract culinary art”
The Real Thanksgiving Miracle
It’s not about the perfect meal. It’s about the moments between the chaos. The laughs. The stories. The understanding smile when your son has a meltdown or your grandma forgets who you are – again.
Faith. Humor. Family.
That’s the real Thanksgiving recipe.
My point? You never know the impact of your attitude. From saying a kind word to holding space for family chaos, every moment is an opportunity to practice grace.
Thanksgiving Survival Mantra: “Lord, give me strength… and maybe an extra glass of wine.”
Seriously. Never stop being that person who can laugh through the chaos, love through the challenges, and find gratitude in the messiest moments.
Because at the end of the day, that’s what faith – and family – is all about.
Amen. And pass the gravy.
