I got colored permanent markers and after our meal we wrote on the tablecloth what we were thankful for, something that had happened the year before, or traced small handprints and noted the dates. We use the same tablecloth every Thanksgiving, doing the same thing. Over the 20-plus years, the tablecloth has taken on many drawings, sentiments and details. If we had a guest for dinner, they wrote on the tablecloth as well.

Each year we look back at the memories written and drawn on the tablecloth. It’s a treasure full of priceless memories that will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Ravonda Hanes, Asheboro, a member of Randolph EMC