Yesterday was a busy day. We dressed, we drove, we visited, we ate, we returned, and went straight to bed! After I assisted Mama in getting ready for bed, I turned out the light and went to my room to do the same. Reflecting on the day, I thought about how important family is. I watched as the grands played - four sweet little boys (Jacob, Connor, Michael, and Kale - in order by age). And then I realized that there were four generations right there together. How often does that happen nowadays? Mama (87) all the way down to Kale (2); 85 years difference. Wow! Almost a century. How blessed we are to be in the presence of that. But looking at the bigger picture, each and every one of those present yesterday have more family connections. We spread far and wide to locations all over the United States...and beyond.
Mama's house was filled with the following (in order by age): Mama (Vivian), Merle, Leo, Palmer, Carol, Me, Janet, Charles, Melanie, Will, Stephanie, Ryan, Joanne, Jacob, Connor, Michael, and Kale. Well, we just had a great time. We had a fire in the firepit outside, where we ate, under a large white canopy, filled with white lights and a big star of white lights. The tablescape was lovely with an expression of a bountiful harvest and the food was all very delicious. [Fried turkey (Leo), dressing (Carol's veggie), "red" carrot souffle with beets and apples, green beans (Carol), squash cassarole, carrots, brown rice and gravy (Janet), turkey from Honeybaked Ham with dressing (me), and homemade cranberry-orange-walnut relish (me), and several desserts (Carol's pumpkin parfait with deflated whipped cream - LOL! - a cake, and my banana pudding). Well, it was just good, y'all!]
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite celebration day. One of the reasons is there is no expectation from anyone, just a peaceful, fun time - a time of reuniting and sharing our best - ourselves - a time of reflecting on the importance of family. I am thankful for my family. Thank you, Lord.
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