A Thanksgiving Mess

It was Thanksgiving, and Sarah and her family had happily gathered around the dinner table, beaming in anticipation of the feast that was about to be served. The family often enjoyed cooking Thanksgiving dinner together, but this year had been surprisingly chaotic.
For starters, Sarah's dad had been late to the store, so all of the ingredients had to be rushed while they were there. The list was long, and meals are never as good when you are in a hurry. Secondly, it seemed like something always went wrong with whatever recipe was being prepared, resulting in spilled ingredients, forgotten measurements, and burnt dishes.
At long last, dinner was finally served and the family dug in. While the dishes were pleasant enough, they were far from perfect. But, hey, it was the thought that counted. The family took turns recounting their thankful moments — in between sticky buns and mashed potatoes — before they dug into the, admittedly, lopsided pumpkin pie. 
Sarah laughed at the mess as she finished her dessert, knowing full well that Thanksgiving wasn't about perfection. It was about spending time with her family and learning how to laugh and smile through the mess.
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