Yes, we have a lot to be thankful for... I am thankful that we have food, shelter, the fellowship of family, the sacrifices of our troops who put their lives on the line every day to preserve our freedom, and most of all, I am thankful for Jesus, who paid the ultimate price for my salvation and salvation for all who accept Him as their personal savior and put their faith and trust in His saving grace.
We all went to Dawn and Josh's house this year for Thanksgiving dinner. Barb had to work, but Daddy came. There were 14 in all... Cecil, Jackie, Rod (my Daddy), Tracy, me (Debbie), Josh, Dawn, Allan, Jessica, Logan, Chrissy, Sierra, Cage & Garrett. I am thankful for each and every one. Thank you Dawn for being such a great hostess. Everything tasted so wonderful. Dawn made a comment that the house was too small. Her comment brings back memories of Grammie & Gramps' house. (Tracy's grandparents). I remember when we were first married and also when Dawn was little, we would go to Grammie's for Thanksgiving and other family gatherings. Their house was small!!!!!! A tiny duplex with barely room to walk. The food was on the cabinet, table, stove, deep freeze and anywhere else you could find. People were sitting, leaning and standing everywhere there was a spot. Not to mention the kids racing around trying to play amongst the adults. If you happened to get their late, you would have to step over people to get to the kitchen. But, after all these years, the memories of family and just being together made up for the lack of space. Afterall, love grows best in little houses.
This year, like years past, we ate way too much, talked, laughed and told stories and in the end were so full, that we vowed not to eat so much, ever again. Anyone want a turkey sandwich for supper? Later in the evening, we did just that. Cecil and Jackie came over to our house to watch a couple of movies and eat leftovers. :) It was a great day!
