11/28/24

 Happy Birthday to my Mom! She turns 30 today. I am just 5 years younger. Don’t question it. Just accept these numbers as accurate.

Happy Thanksgiving! This year was fun! We had some good laughs at the table during dinner. 

My brother popped by for a quick visit! It was nice to visit with him.

I prepared the bird for cooking. I took out the innerds and put a dry rub on the turkey. It smelled and tasted amazing. 

I picked out Paul’s special turkey carving apron. We were laughing as he took his carving job seriously. We had some fun with it.

Of course everything was delicious and we were all uncomfortably stuffed.

Everyone was gathered around the table and there was laughter. At one point we were all laughing and sharing stories. It made my heart warm. 

To reflect on what am I thankful for, there are so many things. I was thankful for everyone at our table this evening. I am thankful for being rich with friends and family. I am thankful for Ethan’s donor and their family. 

But it goes beyond that, I am thankful for things like sunsets, birds, coffee, jails (let’s put all the bad people in jail and keep them there) and all the things that bring me joy. 

I also think of those that are having an untraditional holiday away from family. We spent holidays separated in the past and that was awful. 

Happy Thanksgiving!