Pastor’s corner

In my family, Thanksgiving was a big deal. Cousins, aunts and uncles, great-aunts and great-uncles and more would all gather at Grandma and Grandpa’s house which smelled like turkey, gravy and stuffing, with a hint of apple and pumpkin pie. The 20-so of us would gather around the large table in the basement, which served its purpose well. Occasionally, on a “big” year, the kids would eat at tables in the other room. There was a clear sense of thankfulness in the air; thankfulness for family, for food, for friendship, for time together. Yes, in our country, Thanksgiving has a long history and i...