Another week of preparation, being with family, and giving thanks for the many blessings which came our way has come and gone. Thanksgiving 2010 was a beautiful day. Even though we weren't able to see the entire family, we know that they all were gathered with loved ones giving thanks to God for all He has done for us.
Where do I begin with the list of things I am so thankful for? There are so many, but I will name just a few.
- To begin with, I am so thankful for being able to share another Thanksgiving with my mother. She is really good shape for a 90 year old.
- I am so thankful for the continued improvement Dink is making with his recovery from the stroke he suffered in February 2009, and the care and love he receives from Rhonda, Billy, Bobby, and Jamie. He is such a blessing to us all, and we love him and the family very very much!
- Mike, oh what can I say about my little brother?? That he he is a typical little brother who loves to pester his sister is an understatement. That's what all three of my brothers loved to do! Mike doesn't know how much I really appreciate him . . . he has stayed with Mom on the nights I am scheduled to for the last three weeks due to Bill having to have surgery. We love our mother, and we will do what we need to help her! . . .and I love Mike!
- I am thankful that John's family are now closer together and will be able to see one another more often. John was so much like Dad - they loved family get-togethers! I really miss talking with John, but I know he is watching over all of us and is right there next to Dad.
- I was so pleased that we were able to share this day not only with Mom, but with Mike, Debbie, Meghan, and Grant!! We missed Todd and Cassie, but they were with Cassie's family in Logan County!
- Bill and I are both so thankful that David and Jeni have found a place they can call home and are closer to us than they were last year! David is now back in the pulpit doing the Lord's work. We are also excited that Cora Ann is going to be a big sister. What joy that brings to our hearts!
- We are thankful that Twink, Angie, Ashlea, and John are doing okay. We know Ashlea will soon be a graduate of UK, and we are so happy and proud of her!
- Last but not least, I am so thankful that Bill's surgery was a success and that no cancerous cells were found in the goiter that was removed from his neck and chest. He is on the road to recovery and is doing well.
We would have loved to have been with everyone, but we know that is not always possible. I just hope and pray that those who were not here with us know how much you mean to us and how much you are loved!!! We are thankful that you are part if our family.
For our Thanksgiving feast we had more than enough! The menu included:
- Turkey, dressing, and gravy
- Ham and candid sweet potaoes
- Mashed potatoes
- Potato salad
- Shuck beans (leather britches - dehydrated green beans)
- Green beans
- Sweet corn
- Deviled Eggs
- Cranberry sauce
- Cranberry Salad
- Pumpkin pie and Cool Whip
- Cherry Cheese cake
- Pumpkin roll
- Raspberry tea
- regular tea
- Coffee
- Soft Drinks of assorted kinds
We had an abundance of food, and are eating the last of the leftovers! We sent enough home with Mom that the rest of the family was able to continue the feast!!! Thanksgiving 2010 was a great day, a day that we all will remember . . . . especially Meghan and Grant!! Hmmmm . . . .something about the car breaking down on their return to Huntington for ye another meal with other family memebers!
I hope that all had as great a day with family as we did!!!!
The table ready for all to take their place!
The turkey and ham . . . let the feast begin . . . 
The empty chair . . . the chair that Dad built and always sat in after eating a meal with us!!!
This made Mom 90 Thanksgiving gatherings . . . she has claimed her spot at the table for this years!! We love you Mom!!!!
Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
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