I hope you’re up to your eyeballs in love today – knee-deep in family and friends sharing a beautiful time and delicious food.
If you’ve read my blog for a while, you know that our son lives across the world from us. He chose his location very carefully and is very happy. He left us a message on the chat program this morning –
He said, “Happy Thanksgiving, guys. I’m very thankful for all the love and energy and patience and support you have given me and still give me.” It just doesn’t get nicer than that. :0)
We’re having a quiet celebration here, just my husband and me. I’ll cook a turkey breast. Otherwise we’ve pared things down to our favorites – the ones we look forward to all year – cranberry jelly and deviled eggs. We’ll have salad, too.
It’s the coolest day we’ve had in quite a while. The low was 29 and the high will only be 49. With the wind, it will seem quite chilly. BRRRRR!
I’m thankful for so many things –
- because I’m losing some of my lard and keeping what’s left moving – my health is improving. I’m getting stronger, more flexible, and able to do what I need to do more easily.
- My husband is still with me to share our lives. He just turned 81 and is definitely old and ornery. Stubborn and always right. Self-centered and set in his ways. He says that I am “mean as a snake.” We’ve loved each other for 63 years now. We’ve been married for 55. We have a good start now.
- So far we can cover expenses, and that’s a big relief. I hope this continues.
- Thankful to be close to our son in all but geography. We talk almost daily. I’m so proud of the man he is and how he’s living his life. My husband keeps telling him he wants ‘Rug Rats,’ but I think it would be good if he got married first, finding a good source for the love inside.
- Thankful for two quirky pets – Amber, a 95-pound yellow lab, and Monster Cat (aka Jet), a black cat with a personality that grows daily. Both keep us on our toes while filling us with laughter and joy.
- Thankful to be able to write this blog. Finding and sharing things I think are wonderful with you is a big part of my life. Feedback from people who take the time to read it makes my day. Thankful to be able to talk to YOU.
- Thankful to be able to create stuff in my art room and post it in my Etsy shop. Even more thankful when someone likes something I’ve done and buys it. There is no greater compliment.
So, a very Happy Thanksgiving.
“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?” —Erma Bombeck
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Hi, Linda. I am not sure how I stumbled across your postings several months ago, but I am very glad that I did. You write about your life and so many interesting things that you are doing, have done or are thinking about doing, and I always enjoy reading everything. I can just about see with my mind’s eye so many of the things that you post and feel as if I am right there so often as it is happening.
Thank you for sharing and continue your journey with me peeking over your shoulder, so to speak.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your husband.
Donna
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What a beautiful thing to say, Donna. I’m now walking around 3 inches off the ground because of your kind words. Writing the blog means a lot to me. That you enjoy it, and take the time to tell me, means the world. I hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving, too.
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I tgis getting to know you (and a few others) this year, has really embellished my life! I sooo appreciate your keen eye and craftiness. And the stories of you and your dear husband. You wrote it so well, “for those who take the time to read.” (If I got that right.) I pour my heart out in my blog but so few read it. That’s okay though. Everyone has their priorities.
I am sorry to hear your son lives so far away, mine does too. But as you say, we can keep in touch via technology, so there’s that. I talked with my son last night, after not talking (only texting) for several months. (We used to live on his property a few years ago though). Now, we rent the attached apartment to my daughters 140 year old house in New England. We have lots to be thankful for. We really do.
Happy Thanksgiving, Linda!
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Thank you for your beautiful note, Sheila. The ‘pouring your heart out’ is so important. I’m glad you do it. It’s wonderful that you talked with your son. It fills your heart, doesn’t it. Wow, a 140 year old house. Amazing. We DO have a lot to be thankful for, Sheila, and one of those things for ME, is meeting you. Thanks so much for writing and starting my day off in such a great manner. :0)
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This put the biggest smile on my face, Linda. Love it! I am always amazed at the happiness that can be found in the smallest of kind gestures.
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I’m glad, Sheila. Now we’re BOTH smiling this morning. :0)
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