Tradition.Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as… as a fiddler on the roof.
Tevye, 1964 musical by Jerry Bock
This is one of my favorite weeks of the year, a time of family and traditions of Thanksgiving week. Pie baking night at Mom and Dad’s with the smells of pumpkin, apples, and spices. Turkey day at the farm; won’t go into what that is all about except to say it is not a good day for old Tom. Cramming as many people into the kitchen to watch Dad and one of my brothers work at carving the deliciously golden bird. Oh, the crispy skin; who can grab the biggest piece before Mom flashes The Look; yes even in her eighties she can put anyone at any age in line with The Look. Teasing Mom about the year she forgot to make potatoes; Oh, such sacrilege! Verbally reliving memories of years past, passing them on to the many young ones who spread infectious joy with squeals of laughter.
All are wonderful traditions to pass from one generation to another, traditions to help maintain a family’s strength for survival, a defense against destruction. Yet, I keep thinking there is a custom that is stronger and more powerful, even more valuable than those mentioned earlier; the sharing of one’s faith in the great Creator who makes it possible for us to enjoy and be thankful for much in this life, and even better things to come if we know Him as our Living Savior. (Romans 10:14, Deuteronomy 11:18-20)
Faith. Without faith in Jesus, our lives are as shaky as… as a fiddler on the roof.
Good memories… and we are looking forward to making new memories starting with pie night. We’ll be with you soon. You are so right …Without faith in Jesus our lives are as shaky as a fiddler on the roof.
New memories and new ideas for Christmas ornaments! I sense this year’s holiday season will be special.
Keep the Faith, big sister!
Thank You always for your encouragement in sharing … unable to always share/comment ;though, you & all at Hmmm… in my daily prayers for all needs abundantly provided in His will. Peace blessings and agape Love, Katie
(today in 2 Sam 7:22,1 Chron.17:20 & Luke 4,5,6 & Mark 3). Please pray for me to be with Him today in all clarity and understanding in His will as i go forth in doing His will for help for those who are “vulnerable” in nursing homes. Thank You.
Thank you for your kind words and prayer support. And, you have mine as you help our elderly.
Keep the Faith! Happy Thanksgiving!