An abundance of food and drinks

Living in Canada has its advantages. While there are food banks for those who cannot afford a Thanksgiving dinner, most of us are fortunate to have assorted foods and drinks to share.

I am reminded this Thanksgiving how much we use food as a way of showing the people we love that we’re thankful to have them in our lives.

I’m sure you’ve each experienced this type of display in one or more of the following ways:

·          Someone stocks up on your preferred tea and beer for your visit.

·          A friend brings over the snacks you enjoy for movie night.

·          Family whips up your ideal appetizer, meal or dessert.

·          A baby extends a handful of pre-chewed food for you.

·          Parents bring you homemade preserves you’ve said you enjoy.

·          Grandparents send you home with care packages crammed with food.

·          A friend cracks open the expensive wine even though it isn’t a special occasion.

·          Pets present you with 'food' they've caught for you.

·          A sibling gives you first choice of the cupcakes or the least-charred chicken breast.

Now I know why I’m not svelte: my family and friends keep showering me with food love.  ;-)

Thank you for being

      AWESOME!