A test of your Thanksgiving knowledge

Here's a fun test of your Thanksgiving and turkey knowledge to try:
http://home.aristotle.net/Thanksgiving/trivia.asp

Have fun. When you're finished, have a wonderful holiday!

FATHER IN HEAVEN, we thank You for allowing us to gather for this special meal of Thanksgiving. Comfort those without shelter, particularly those who have lost their homes to fire, tornados, hurricanes or those who are just wondering.
GOD OF OUR HERITAGE, we thank You for this country that allows us to enjoy such bounty amid freedom. Please watch over those nations striving for freedom, especially Iraq, Afghanistan and other places touched by turmoil.
PRINCE OF PEACE, we thank You for the people who enrich our lives by gathering at our tables. Please watch over our sons and daughters, fathers and mothers separated from their loved ones this day because of service in the military, fire departments, police departments and hospitals or care facilities.
WONDER COUNSELOR, thank You for the gift of our labor by which we have provided this meal. Touch our hearts to be compassionate and generous to others in need, particularly those who labor to plant, harvest and prepare this food.
JESUS OUR SAVIOR, thank You for sacrificing Your life upon the cross so that we might know the depth of your love for us. Help us to embrace our crosses of pain and hurt out of love for You.
HOLY SPIRIT, thank You for Your seven-fold gifts by which we are able to follow Jesus to the Father. We ask you to be equally generous to those who are hurting, confused, angry, afraid, alone and desperate this holiday.
GIVER OF LIFE, thank you for all the experiences of this past year. Thank you for carrying us when we were weak and for dancing with us when we were happy. Please show Your face to those who are lost and guide them to your heart.
AMEN!
A wonderful, peaceful and fun-filled Thanksgiving to all of the Stetzner family.
Deanna

I AM THANKFUL FOR

I am thankful for all those thing that we prayed for when we were young. God has granted me a wonderful, loving family that depends on me in the most precious ways that make me feel whole. I truly have no words to express my gratitude for my beautiful family. I just know that I thank God for the extra time he has given me with them. My wish for you is that you are as happy as I am. I am so thankful for my family who I love and they love me.
God Bless You All,
Lydia

My Thanksgiving Prayer

Dear God,

Thank You for this family; it has to be the best one You ever made. For every one of them, God, thank You; and while I’m at it, thank You for a sense of humor, too.

Thank You for meadowlarks, ‘cause my mom told me what they’re saying. Thank You for roses and lilies and wildflowers.

Thank You for a full belly – it’s the only thing that’s completely paid for. Thank You for a roof, a bed, a furnace and an old car that is oh, so faithful, but tiring quickly.

Thank You for jumbo clouds, warm rain and umbrellas. Oh and thank You for warm chocolate chip cookies and cold milk!

Thank You for beautiful music, the kind that can make your feet leap or your heart weep. I really think that music is a gift You gave Yourself, but thanks for sharing it with us.

Thank You for ignoring my ranting and complaining. Thank You for answering my prayers and thank You for not giving me everything I asked for.

Thank You for strong, loving parents. Thank You for a wonderfully loving spouse with incredible fortitude and perseverance! Thank You for tears of joy when babies are born, and the sound of angel wings in their laughter. Thanks for children that love us in spite of ourselves and our mistakes – (whatever!) Thank You for allowing me to love and be loved for however short my life might be.

Thank You for Your grace, Your mercy and most especially for Your forgiveness, because I need that – every single day! There are so many things to be thankful for, but most of all, thank You, God, for Your unconditional love when I’m not even remotely likeable. I am truly blessed. Thank You for my wonderful life.

Amen.

Lil' Buckaroo

Here's a video of Sully's first horseback ride at a play date up here. He even gave her a little kick and said "giddy-up"! Be sure to note the cowboy boots, Wrangler jeans, and a bandanna for a belt completing the "look".

Hey, Mary Frances . . ?

I don't want to be the one to throw a monkey wrench in all your hard work (and believe me, I know it's hard work) and planning of the BIG PARTY, but what are the chances of moving the dates to say, July 11th instead of July 25th? That date would make it much easier for this branch of the family tree to make it to the party. It's only a suggestion, and if it's not possible, we will certainly understand and deal as we can.

Thanks for all the hard work you're doing.

Love to you and everyone everywhere.

Michele

Yah, I guess I'm not too computer illiterate!

Dear Family,

I sure everyone is trying their hardest and marking their calendars for the upcoming family reunion July 25th. I am hoping all for all the Bill and Sara Stetzner's children, we need one great picture for all your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to have and treasure. It should be lots of fun and relaxing I hope.

Please write any suggestions, you know I am pretty easy.

Love you,
Mary Frances

Hello

Not sure if I am capable of sending any blogs but maybe with the help of God someone in the family might get this. Had a great Birthday, 45. Mike surprised me with front row seats the Billy Joel concert in Las Vegas Novmember 17th.

The real "Boo"

I used to think that it was all about the shoes. Now I know that this is what it's all about.
We would sure love it if you would share your pride and joys.

November Birthdays !!!

Happy Birthday wishes to everyone with a November birthday! Hope your special day is the best yet, with many, many more to come!

Mary (Stetzner) Lincoln (11/02) The Planner!
Zachary Stetzner (11/02)
Jacob L. Fordmeir (11/04) Happy 2nd birthday!
Joan (Stetzner) Traylor (11/05)
Kendall Stetzner (11/05) His 18th people! WOO-HOO!!!
Madeline Michele McGarvey (11/05) Happy 1st birthday, Sweetheart!
William (Bill) Wilks (11/08)
Meredith Anne Graham (11/08) Happy birthday, Doll Face!
Julia Jade Hardman (11/13) Happy 1st birthday! Hope you're feeling well!
Nickolas Tracy (11/22)
Samantha Rose Katz (11/22) Happy 5th birthday!
Alyse Anderson (11/26) Happy 4th birthday!

These people are part of the greatest family on Earth and aren't we glad!