coastal Thanksgiving & winner

Abundant blessings shared over Thanksgiving at Edisto once again. 

So fortunate to build memories here.

It's insane how much fun we had and how beautiful this place is. 

 We slept in some (such a treat) and woke early other mornings...

Unfortunately my sweet man was sick and he woke early because he couldn't sleep...
which turned into a blessing because
he took these amazing photos at sunrise on Thanksgiving morning.

g l o r i o u s

we rode bikes, walked, ran, played golf and sat in beach chairs...

we jumped....serious jumps at the beach...

love these shots of the kids!

 

pure joy playing with grandparents

and the magic of the ocean never gets old or too cold...

we cooked and baked and ate...the boys always make apple pies with Mom 

making wishes...and building fairy castles in the live oaks

and on the ground 

William had special boat time with Dad and caught a big Redfish 

which he cleaned and cooked for dinner.

  

it's easy to give thanks here; bountiful goodness everywhere I look.

So much to be thankful for....

and even though I am surrounded by several sweet friends 

who are hurting and enduring sorrow...

I am aware that as I spend time with them,

they can seem to see goodness and gratefulness in the midst of terrible pain.

They have courage and strength I can barely believe and yet I know their source for joy in sorrow.

Really the only way to have joy during these earthy trials.

My hope is that you too had a glorious Thanksgiving. 

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And I know you may want to know who won the Thanksgiving give away.

Thanks to everyone who commented...loved reading what you are most thankful for too!

Winner #13 was chosen here and so congratulations to 

Gina!!!!

gfolk said...

I love ALL your giveaways, but I really love the variety in this one. As a person who sews, I really love the pincushion!

Gina, please e-mail me at multipleblessings@mac.com and we'll work out the details!

And if you didn't win this time, there will be more chances soon!

Blessings,

Caroline