I love thanksgiving. I don't just love it because of the food; although food is a great contributing factor. There is something special about having people related to you within a close proximity. Only a couple time a year are we gathered together, this occasion is a cause to celebrate. I love the traditions within the traditions of always getting together. Every single year as we gather together to eat mashed potatoes, corn, sparkling apple cider, hot rolls, and pie there is always a special little treat to accompany the gigantic meal. A little mesh turkey.
The mesh turkey is a special one. It is brown mesh surrounding a bunch of M&Ms. The mesh has a wire thing sticking out to form a beak looking thing. All in all it looks like a little turkey. Although in my youth I used to see it as just another way I could fit sweets into my mouth, I have found it to be something of greater significance. I feel like our family is symbolized by the M&Ms located within the mesh. Each one has a different color or personality. Yet, we are all gathered in the net of our family bonds which bring us together. I still haven't thought of anything that could symbolize the beak.
I think it is vital to always have some sort of mesh that bonds a family together, whether it be the gospel or sports or a particular hobby that everyone enjoys. All families in this world should work together to keep together a strong mesh. Sometimes one layer may no be enough, maybe we should work on creating larger and larger layers to not allow any M&M to be lost. That's my philosophy anyway.
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