Preparing for the holidays

Greetings,

I know it has been a minute since I have blogged. I am preparing to release my fifth book There Is Sunshine After The Rain ,which should be release right before Christmas.


In preparing my manuscript I had to go back in my past, remembering so many memories from my childhood that surrounded food, family and love.

Thinking about my parents and the dishes that they made that were their favorites but also seeing now the different siblings who also loved the same dishes.  There was eggnog for Art, turnips for Linda, apple pie for Barbara , greens for Paulette and macaroni and cheese for Patty.

As I grew into adulthood and visited different friends and learned about their  traditions it made me appreciate how we can all come together.

Tamales, Chitterlings, Ham, Turkey, and the list can go on with all the various foods everyone is getting ready to enjoy.

Do you have any childhood memories that make you just smile? What about traditions that you carry on with your children and spouse? Share in the comments.

I am seeing friends posting on social media what they are thankful for because Thanksgiving is around the corner.  Can you name one thing you're thankful for?

I want to take this time to also recognize those who are grieving during the holidays because I know the feeling. Its like you're missing your love one and it's difficult to celebrate at the same time. I want to say that when that pain in your heart wells up to stay prayerful for comfort.


As the year is coming to close and we get into those joyous moods, making lists, and hopeful for 2018 just remember that warm feeling , the memories, the smells that float through the house of cinnamon, vanilla, apples . Let it marinate into your memory, don't forget, and journal it. Tell your love ones that you love them because tomorrow isn't promised.

Happy Holidays

Submitted by :
Patricia A. Saunders
www.patriciaasaunders.com
Author, Blogger, and Poet