Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

         Thanksgiving in the sixties was something to behold for me. It was tradition that every member of the General Jackson Robert Roneal Ledbetter Kimbell Family attended. There were no exceptions. And everyone brought something. I had a whole army of cousins and if one or more of us did not get a butt-whooping during the day, it just was not Thanksgiving

         Not only was there turkey, ham, dressing and giblet gravy, but a heavenly smorgasbord of side dishes and desserts. And fellowship. After getting a bellyful of the buffet, some members produced guitars, banjos, and bass fiddles. Bluegrass Gospel filled the house and our hearts. I have to hold back tears as I write this. These were wonderful times, and I didn’t realize it until I was old.

         Back then, everyone was blood kin or in-laws. Times change things. Nowadays we have blended families, but the love never changes. It is family, period.

         I hope you have precious memories of Thanksgivings past. I pray you are making precious memories today.

The Lord bless you and keep you and make His Face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May His favor be upon you for a thousand generations AMEN

 

Your Servant in Christ,

Donald Kimbell, Chaplain