Reflection

I realized that it takes a huge effort to make a full meal for a family of five. I had to buy all of the ingredients, cook everything so that it was all ready at the same time. Also, I had to set the table and serve the meal. After, I had to clean up, wash the dishes, and put the dishes away. It took an unexpected amount of time and effort to prepare this meal. Before beginning the actual preparation of the meal, I needed to buy all the ingredients, and measure them out correctly. If I made a meal and then did not have anyone to eat it would be a waste. I need help paying for the ingredients, I needed my mom to drive me to the store, and of course, I needed my family to enjoy the meal I prepared. 
At a meal, a community comes together to celebrate and talk about their day. The community comes together to be nourished as well. I gather for meals with my friends in different places like our houses or the mall. In my family, our meals almost always consist of a salad, a meat portion, and some form of bread. Many changes occur when people eat a meal together. Physically, our bodies are nourished and the food gives us energy to continue with our daily activities. Socially, people talk and interact with each other while sharing a meal. Almost every social event i can think of involves some form of food. Spiritually and morally, we become thankful to God in many ways. We are thankful for the family and friends God has given us. We are thankful for the food, and job God has given us. We are also thankful for the house we have been given. This thankfulness brings us closer to God and strengthens our relationship with God. We have more trust in him. Also, if we have a bad day it is nice to know that we will always have our family and friends and a meal to share with them.