Trick or Treat Adventure

So, last night we went Trick or Treating. We have previously always gone to fall festivals and trunk-a-treats, which are all great and for which I am always appreciative. But, we wanted our kids to go trick or treating; go door-to-door, open their bag, say, "Trick or Treat", received candy, and say, "Thank You," then, repeat. What we found was that not a lot of people participate in giving out candy anymore.

When I was a child, everyone gave out candy. We would walk the neighborhood and receive candy from someone at every house. Not so much anymore. We hit many more houses not giving out candy last night than were. Now, we also went to a fall festival and the kids got PLENTY of candy, but, I just wonder why so many people don't give out candy.

Today's word is a quote from Charles R. Swindoll that says, "Each day of our lives, we make deposits in the memory banks of our children."

Last night, even though it wasn't like I remembered it, our kids had a ball! They loved going from one house to the next. They loved knocking on doors. They loved the anticipation of what was coming. They loved the entire experience, regardless of the amount of candy they received. When they went to the house where the owner simply said, "NO CANDY," they were not deterred. As a matter of fact, they spent the rest of the evening imitating the voice, and laughing and laughing, which was quite a memory.

I don't ever want to forget the memories of my childhood. I don't ever want to forget the many blessings that I had growing up. I don't ever want to forget that I am helping to make those memories for my children. I don't ever want to forget that I am making deposits into their memory banks every single day. I don't ever want to forget the fun they had on their first Trick or Treat adventure.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T