Monday, December 1, 2008

Thanksgiving in London

I love Thanksgiving Dinner- this year I somehow managed to get two, and in London no less! Having it twice was great, but since we had the dinners on consecutive days, I felt even more like a stuffed Turkey; I would recommend two days recuperation in between.

Friday night we enjoyed Thanksgiving with the Whites and three added guests. It was like Thanksgiving out of the pages of Bon Appetit.



Saturday mid afternoon we took the bus to the home of an American couple from church. We brought our contribution to the meal packed snugly into a bag.



At both dinners Nathaniel carried on a Jackson tradition by reading two excerpts from the diaries of William Bradford. Nathaniel says I carried on a Newton tradition by making delicious pies!
One of the Bradford excerpts was about the journey to the new land, and the other of the prospect that lay before the pilgrims upon arrival at Cape Cod. It was a tumultuous journey across the sea, and the difficulties multiplied when they reached land. But God knew their needs and He cared for them as only He can. A profound reminder of God's faithfulness to His own.

4 comments:

darcie said...

Abi-did you make those pies? they look impressive; I would like to hear Nathaniel's readings-worthy tradition, indeed

Cat said...

Hi Abi!

A post from a lady at our church you might find interesting: http://aprilharnish.blogspot.com/2008/11/squantos-thanksgiving.html

Jim said...

Abi

OK, yummy looking pies. We had our fair share here for Thanksgiving as well. Hope you and Nathaniel are well. I bet Christmas in London will be awesome.

Uncle Jim

Abigail said...

Catherine - thanks for the link, I enjoyed the read!

Hi Uncle Jim! we are doing well and
London is wonderful! I have been trying to soak up the London christmas wonderfulness now b/c we are looking forward to a fabulous Christmas with the Smiths and Rachel in Pamplona starting next week.