Gratitude Day 25 – Self Control

Oh how fitting that today the day before Thanksgiving that I share about self-control. Growing up we always had Thanksgiving at my Grandparents until they couldn’t do it then it was usually done at either Mom and Dads or her Brother’s house. Mom came from a fairly large family so when he add in all the cousins the house was full and overflowing to the porches and anywhere else they could fit you. This side of the family also loved to cook and in mass quantities. I am amazed that I stayed as thin as I did growing up because on Thanksgiving Day we had one meal started around noon and went until about 8. If you left and where still hungry that was your own fault because there was still food coming home with us. Now I don’t eat near as much as I used to but I still enjoy getting together for the fellowship; now we have moved the family get together to another season where it is warmer but we still have plenty of food and fun and especially fellowship. As tomorrow comes I ask you to not only enjoy the food but also focus on the fellowship. Don’t over indulge this year start now working to get fit.