Throughout the years, Team Gage has been truly blessed! And today is no exception. Today, the day before Thanksgiving we were able to share in a day of new experiences with a couple of things that we take for granted. And for these things, and much more, we are truly thankful. Sometimes it's the little things that count the most.
Tonight we took a trip to the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine, Texas. Tonight Team Gage consisted of Mom, Dad, the two boys AND their girlfriends. Our purpose was to capture the Christmas Season in a couple, or a thousand pictures with the hope that one would be deemed good enough to make the Christmas Card...What we didn't know, and had taken for granted was that neither girl had ever been to the Gaylord at Christmas time. Needless to say, we had a great time walking around, looking at the beautiful scenery, lights, huge Santa boots, colorful trees, and even hearing the occasional drumbeat from the "little" toy drummer. It was a great way to start the Holiday Season and worth every minute to see the smiles on everyone's faces.
The biggest shocker though was when we decided to get something to eat. We decided to stop for tacos at Jack in the Box. That is when we learned that one of the girls had never had a Jack in the Box taco...Needless to say, they were a hit!
And that's when it hit me...Discovering new things, trying things for the first time brings anticipation, excitement, wonder, maybe a little nervous feeling, but many times we find out that it is worth all of that and more. Now, maybe that overstates the taco experience, but think about it...
Take time this Thanksgiving to remember some firsts and then just say, "Thank You, God", for letting me experience these wonderful things...Here are a few suggestions...
Remember the first time you held your spouse's hand...Remember the first time you shared, "I Love You"...Remember that first date...Remember that first time you saw your wife as she walked down the aisle...Remember the first time you were announced as Mr. and Mrs...
If you've been blessed to have kids, remember the first time you ever laid eyes on that bundle of joy...Remember the first smile, the first giggle...Remember the first time you heard the word "Da Da" or "Ma Ma"...Remember the first time you sent them off to school and the tears that accompanied...Remember the first victory, the first triumph, the first school play, or first athletic game...
Remember the first time Dad showed you how to throw a ball, or ride a bike...Remember the first time Mom showed you how to color in the lines, or make cookies...Remember the first time you thought, "I sounded a bit like Mom or Dad", and then realized that wasn't a bad thing.
And finally, remember the first time you realized that Jesus Christ paid a price we couldn't pay...Remember the peace that filled your soul as you called upon Him for salvation...
From our Team to yours...Take time this Thanksgiving to Thank God for some firsts in your life, to ask Him to bless you with many more...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Team Gage
