Holidays can be tough around here without our most loved family and friends. School makes it tougher questioning the children about their upcoming plans and quizzing them about the events when they return to school. When we set off to our new home in Tennessee, I never imagined not visiting the home state in the time that has passed. Every time someone complains about being with their family for the holiday, I want to cry.
I think we pulled together a great 3rd Tennessee Thanksgiving. I used 2 pounds of butter and cooked enough for 30. All the children participated in the meal preparations even though it would have been easier to push them out the door. I took a nap. Movies were watched. Walks were taken. Cat soaked in the sun in the screen porch. Scott played hide and seek at dusk with the kids. Pumpkin and Pecan Pie was ate. Tummies are full.
I could have pushed the kids out of the kitchen, but where else are they going to learn their Grandma's mad cooking abilities. Hopefully, I have a few of them.
There may be a lot to grunt and be sad and worry about, but there are so many things to be thankful for. The overlooked things that are big. Food, shelter, clothing, love, life, health, family, friends old and new. Today proved how fortunate and happy we are. We have each other. We have you. Even if miles and money separate us from you, you had a place at the table in our hearts.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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