Thanksgiving...

And so we give thanks...
I have been looking forward to this day for weeks, as it is one of my favorite holidays. I spent last weekend with my kids and we celebrated early. We cooked a turkey, potatoes, gravy, etc the whole works. It was so nice to have my kids under one roof enjoying their laughs, their stories, and their company. I had a wonderful time and was very thankful for the time we had. Although no one really talked about it there was one thing on everyone’s mind, that tinge of excitement in the air, but be happy and celebrate... Do we dare?

The week continued, I drove home, Tony went back to Portland and back to work, Veronica and Seth returned to their normal schedule. Monday came and went, lots of questions with no answers. Tuesday, preparing to have Thanksgiving with great friends, baked, prepared, drank wine, felt anticipation beginning to boil. Wednesday... Very quiet all day, anticipation ... What was I so excited for? Was it for Thursdays feast with friends, or was it something else... Something so much more important to me.

Finally the answer came, Good news! What a feeling, so much love felt for the unknown.

Today was Thanksgiving; I have so much to be thankful for. As I busily scurried around the house preparing for the day, my mind was on only one thing.

I made a little gift for our hostess today as well as some table center pieces, I think they turned out pretty well, however note to self "hot glue is hot." Went to my friends for the festivities, so many people so much food. Lots of stories going on between everyone, I felt as though I was in a foreign location, although of course everyone was speaking English, I could not make out any conversation as there was so many. Loud laughs, yelling at TV (football of course) I realized although I love my time with my friends, I really enjoy my quiet home to myself. Finally it was time to eat. Where to begin with all of this food, filled my plate beyond the needed level and quickly gobbled it up as though I had not eaten for days. It was all very good, but wow, my stomach did not deal well with the sudden flood of overeating. Passed up dessert, and kindly thanked my hostess for her welcoming me into her home on this special day.

I am home now and quietly reflecting on the past few days, and dreaming about what will be coming in the future. Life is full of blessings daily. It is so important to remember to stop and take the time to enjoy what is going on around you and look for the good in all things even when sometimes it is hard to see the good. I am feeling truly blessed and am looking forward to the future.