Thanksgiving

The week leading up to Thanksgiving was a pretty sad one for me. I kept thinking of what I'm most thankful for...Of course it is my family especially my husband and children. But, one of my children isn't here and I'm not thankful that she's not here, but am thankful that she was here at all... So, I was glad that for me this major holiday of Thanksgiving wasn't bad at all; the anticipation of it was far worse. I think a big part of that is that I kept busy and didn't sit idle all day thinking about it. I hosted my first Thanksgiving. I had a small guest list of my mom and dad, but as it was my first time hosting such a big event and meal, that is the way I wanted it. So, the day kept me (and mom and dad) busy whipping up dishes. The Packers played during the day so that kept the fellas engaged also. They even won! We had appetizers for lunch around noon. Then we had the big meal at about 4:15pm I'd say. It was really good I must say! I used The Barefoot Contessa's herb roasted turkey breast recipe, but I did a whole bird and changed the measurements slightly. Mom brought me a candle center piece which was so fitting. I was going to light a candle in Sylvia's honor anyhow, but this was really pretty and made it even more special. Speaking of Sylvia, I had a strong sense she was with me about a week ago--Sunday, Nov. 21. We had just finished our big fundraiser at Sunnycrest and I was going to go see her at the cemetery. I felt bad as I hadn't gotten to see her all week so I was thinking about it in the elevator at Sunnycrest. I was also thinking, "Man my feet hurt!" Then this feeling came over me like a voice communicating to me in my head, but couldn't hear the words just got the message, "Mom, it's okay. I'm right here with you! Go home and rest, mom. It is okay, mom." So, I listened and did it. Anyhow, back to Thanksgiving. It was very nice. Of course we missed member #4 of our family, but that will just be a given all the time in this house. My Will is going to be 3 tomorrow! We've also fit in a couple birthday celebrations for him and have big plans for the next couple days for him. Andy and I both took tomorrow off to spend with him. Today we're hitting the water park. Tomorrow we're looking for a nice light-hearted animated movie to take him to in the afternoon. My next post will most likely be all about Will and his turning three. I can't believe he is three already!
--Beth