In this Thanksgiving special, I sit down with my husband, Vic, for a warm and heartfelt conversation about gratitude, family, faith, and the traditions that shaped us both. Together, we reflect on childhood memories, our cultural heritage, the changing seasons of life, and the deeper meaning behind the holiday. Whether you’re spending the day with loved ones or taking a moment for yourself, this episode offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder of what truly matters.
Chapters:
0:00- Intro & Thanksgiving Welcome
3:25- Thanksgiving vs Christmas Commercialization
5:23- Thanksgiving Away From Home
9:24- Why Holidays Should Be About Others
13:35- Breaking Free From Holiday Consumerism
14:48- Food as Connection to Heritage
17:58- Changing Family Dynamics
21:26- The Joy of Giving vs Receiving
28:26- Houston Food Bank Volunteering Experience
33:10- Going Around the Table with Gratitude
34:33- Parents on Camera & Preserving Stories
40:39- Cultural Food Traditions
45:09- Food as Connection to People & Memories
48:21- Why Me vs Why Not Me
57:05- Gratitude for Oscar the Dog
59:15- God’s Perfect Timing
1:07:14- What We’re Most Thankful For
1:16:04- Final Thanksgiving Wishes & Closing
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@nadagnjatovic1363
Baš mi je drago da ste se našli, dve srodne duše
@helenaaguiar392
How I loved listening to both of you I’m so happy for you.God bless you !
Listening to this made me think how grateful I am for many many things in my life!
I have to share this video with someone very close to my heart that is going through a tough time. so she can take your example on finding love again.
Thank you 🙏🏻
@tammygravis1462
We get it by now.
@Englishroserebecca
I never waste left over food. I freeze left overs or turn them into something else. Or pack them up for visitors to take home. Thanks for another nice video. ❤
@louisesweeney3545
❤
@shitzubichoncockerspanielw5021
Omg your furbaby is gorgeous as all dogs are. I did not know he was 13, he still looks like a puppy ❤ may God keep him healthy and give him a long life❤I haver four furbabies and to me they’re my world, my life, I can’t see myself without them, I know I would di. Animals are so perfect and wonderful, they should live forever❤animals are the only being that are loyal and loves us unconditionally. They truly are much better than any human.
@elizabethscott3048
Your husband is a treasure! His sincere heart, transparency & even facial gestures are touching.
@brislingerland3742
This was such a lovely and profound conversation. Thank you for sharing this.
In the Netherlands we do not celebrate Thanksgiving. But for me and my husband we are grateful every day for being together. Thankful for being healthy and always looking forward to the next day…
Happy Holidays, Brigitte 🌷🎄
@NO4NAME4
You mean 3 Loves….Son, Husband and Furbaby. ❤😊
@Sarah_from_the_prairie
Vic is a real man! I love his heart for Jesus, for people and for you. God bless you guys.
@joannenoringseth7055
Don’t recognize Dominique anymore, what happened to her pretty face, don’t watch her anymore 🙁
@juleszimmer1210
I love Vic’s sense of humour
@sb4933
This was incredibly touching and beautiful… I think it touched a lot of people's heart… and gave good perspective on how we should strive to live our lives. Thank you ❤
@barbaradieckmann9020
Your husband Vic is getting better looking on each new episode and I believe it’s the sparkle in his eyes that is shining through with his appearance. You being out the best in each other and it shows. Keep it up and keep on loving.
@christinealton350
Vic, I must be related to you. My grandparents were just like your down to the red and white checked table cloth. My grandparents came from Bagnoila Italy and did live in PA as well but they moved to California when their children moved here in 1948. My uncle was Guido who was a boxer. I can't wait to be reunited with all of them. By the way my paternal grandmother was German as well.😃
@ae6148
Wow I had NO idea. Congratulations
@ae6148
We meet the best people while serving the Lord
@CatherineCormier-g3y
Happy Thanksgiving ! I live in Canada. I have been watching your videos on and off for over 5 years I would think, never subscribed as I always watch them on my big screen tv and it was hard to subscribe on there. I love your videos. You seem like a very nice down to earth lady and beautiful and talented and glad to see you remarried. One thing I was shocked with is that your mother, Audrey died. I am so so sorry. You were so close That was a big shock. She was so beautiful and you were both so fun together, I am so sorry. She is with you I know it. I don't have a lot of time to follow all videos as I work full time but love to come on time to time and now finally subscribing from my new laptop. I am over middle age (65) and I value all the makeup tips and everything you do for us mature ladies. Thank you! Now go have a Happy Thanksgiving
@Margaret-l6m
I hope you are both well. Vic looks tired and exhausted, not the high energy , smiling guy he was a year ago.
@anneborn9080
You are so right. This world is upside down , so flip the script. Death to self is our gift to the Lord and He will use that to bless others and to His glory. Thank you for this honest conversation.
@maritkristianehauganwick7721
Why dont you be a voice for all these poor beautiful healthy dogs puppies ,seniors ,pregnant that get killed each day where you live in horrible shelters . It could help a lot instead being so selvsentrert.
@jtrujillo2884
The love and respect you two have for one another is beautiful and I pray someday I can have that. I only have been in abusive relationships. I thank God he has always been with me through the dark times. My faith and hope is to have peace above everything. Thank you both for being wonderful examples.
@whiskersBOOSTER2
Vic is so genuine and real. Just love listening to him. Great video both of you. ❤
@deborahbarton3026
so boring
@Courage86-v6n
This is for Oscar ❤, what a sweetheart! You said he has some arthritis If it continues to worsen or becomes more of a problem for him, there is a product called Librela.(Librela blocks pain signals by targeting the pain-related protein Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). It is a once a month shot. It can have side effects like most medications but my Abby girl never had any. It gave my 16 year old Abby girl relief from her arthritis and helped her. She had quite a few other medical issues and it gave her back her ability to walk. She is with the angels now and I am so thankful to God for the privilege of being able to have her in our lives and to take care of her! Love you sweet Oscar, you sure have a sweet mom and dad and they love you so much.–Dianne M.
@ambol1427
Every old school Italian family had an Uncle Luigi 😂
@nakana149
What a beautiful conversation. Thank you both. God bless.
@melissakennedy2849
This podcast is so sweet and beautiful❤❤❤❤ thank you both for sharing! hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!😊
@joyn4338
Thank you Dominique and Vic for this beautiful podcast. It was so incredibly moving , It spoke to my soul and was just the message I needed to hear at this time of the year. My heartfelt gratitude to both of you – please share more of these beautiful uplifting conversations with us. Thank you ❤️🙏.
@maureenroehl1135
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@anaclanton229
HAPPY THANKS GIVING TO YOU BOTH
❤😊😇👌🏻👏🙌🏻🙏🏿
@SunDay-e9h
Imagine if black Friday was moved away from Thanksgiving day. It could change a few mindsets.
@elisaquintana7653
WOW…….”Thanksgiving” ….not…..”thanks-taking” 🩷🙏🏼
@lynngemmel7842
Love you two together ❤ and so very thankful that you both bring honor to the Lord for all you do and have.
@bonnieteets8194
I am so Thankful for you and your wonderful loving husband. My list is long also because God has blessed me with the most loving and kind ( I could go on and on) Husband. I Thank our Heavenly Father every morning and end the day doing the same. I am so grateful to our Lord and Savior Jesus for dying on the cross for each and every one of us. The love that Jesus offers us is beyond what words can describe. I am so grateful for his love every moment of every day. I wish everyone a blessed day and please give thanks to everyone around you.
@lutsen110
It’s always refreshing for me to see your posts with Vic… tho I’m a senior at 75 and alone as a fairly new widow, so not really in your age group or lifestyle, it blesses me so to see the two of you interact in such an authentic, sweet, caring and natural way… and I know it blesses our Heavenly Father to hear you both give him the glory in all of the ways that will bring others into a close personal relationship with Him. You two are a great model to others seeking a closer and more honest, open relationship with their spouse or significant other. Love and blessings to you both!
@christinafuchsberger2218
I just love the conversation between you two, the love and Connection you share are sooo deep and so inspiring. I take so much out of this episode for my own relationship and for myself too, thank you for sharing and I hope you will do more of those chattings, it‘s so nice to watch (and learn) 🫶🏻🙏🏼
@AndreaWitt-c2e
It's difficult to adequately express the happiness and love felt when watching you both. Thank you for being authentic and real.
@DebraBull-b2k
How I look forward to the videos you and Vic do together! I appreciate the similarities of your marriage and my husband and mine. Married later in life after several marriages. I can relate to how you feel how your husband brings you along in a closer relationship with the Lord. A real Christian marriage changes the whole marriage! Always love listening to you.
@mmcs4973
Vic's feelings about missing his stepchildren really resonated, because when I was divorced many years ago, my heart was broken to lose my 3 stepchildren, and even now I feel wistful when my son speaks about his half-siblings. You lose a little bit of your heart ❤️ this was a lovely conversation, and I thank both of you☘️
@stephaniet4392
Absolutely LOVE these videos with you guys, so uplifting and encouraging! 🙂
@zeeakbar5584
Happy thanksgiving to both from Toronto
@franceshowe6332
Thank you Dominique for posting the recipe and video for the German Pound Cake. I made it yesterday and it was outstanding…and very easy to make. I took the cake as a gift for a friend who is of German descent…just something to remind her of her childhood as her family is gone now. She was so surprised and delighted as this is a cake her mother used to make and she’d been searching for the recipe for years. So thank you for bringing her special memories back to her.
@psalm139v14gospel
What a beautiful video and what a beautiful couple you are gods love shines from you both. Happy Thanksgiving x
@T2ahern
I'm 65 and started watching you over 4 years ago…I think the first video of yours I saw was hair styles for women over 60. Anyway, I felt like, ok, if I am going to age, I might as well get some tips on makeup and hair…and you made me feel comfortable in my own skin. Fast forward…I still refer to those videos you made, and I LOVE where you are now. Many people dream of changing their lives, and few are brave enough to take that leap. You make me smile, and you enrich my life with your videos, and I am thankful for your "virtual" presence in my life. Happy Thanksgiving, Dominique & Vic. ❤
@SheilaGoulder
I have followed you for a long time, Dominique, and clearly your sweet husband gives you peace. Happy Thanksgiving to you both.
@joellendeluca7683
Vic, I worked for BobJones for 20 years and my daughter went there from 5th grade through college! It’s like no other place on earth, and no wonder you are so articulate and knowledgeable about the Bible! Blessings!
@pattitelles8580
Great show! Fyi: sometimes you use the word "servitude" in the wrong context. I think you mean service to. Servitude isn't serving others, it's slavery.