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In reply to the discussion: Grandma's Thanksgiving Invitation Dear Family: [View all]sarisataka
(18,648 posts)I am glad to hear you are well. I hope you will enjoy your favorite holiday for many years to come. Unfortunately I must decline your invitation this year as my family will have a much smaller gathering.
If you should be out, you are welcome to stop by. We will have a sit down meal at 3 but we will player up something if you are hungry no matter when you arrive.
You are my guest and I do not expect you to bring anything however if you do have a dish in have it will be gratefully accepted.
Should you have any dietary restrictions I will be happy to guide around the pantry; I'm sure there is something you can eat. I will be happy to prepare it.
If you have a friend or know someone who otherwise would be alone, please bring them. Holidays can be difficult on those who do not have family and I would be overjoyed to share our company in place of those they are missing.
Children are welcome of course; I trust you have taught them respect for the property of others as I have taught mine. I realize accidents may happen but isn't stuff less important than teaching children the value of sharing their time with family and friends. They won't understand that this year but in the future, when they have families of their own, they will tell their children stories of how Thanksgiving was when they were young.
If you cannot come by on Thanksgiving, that is fine. Maybe you can visit at Christmas or any other day. My house is always open to you.
Love always,