Thanksgiving

Well we had a great time in Ohio with family. All of us are so very thankful that God worked it all out that we could go up this year to spend time with Troll's family. Due to Uncle Vaughn fighting a basically non treatable cancer and not knowing how long we have with him...our prayer was that we could go and be a part of the traditional Thanksgiving with that side of the family. It was amazing how everything came together; the school system being off all week, a rental vehicle and finances provided for us, Troll getting off work (which is an unheard of during this week)...etc.

We got up there Sat around 11 a.m. after driving the 17 hrs straight through. Were able to spend all of Sunday at Vaughns, our oldest two kids were able to go hunting (didn't get anything!) a few times while we were up and also had "Thanksgiving Meal" Tues with a whole host of the family. Many laughs (especially when my oldest son and his cousin walked out in formal dresses!), quite a few tears and allot of memories made...for which I'm so very greatful for.

We left up there Wed eve at 7, after a meal of Chicken Enchiladas and all the fixings and got home at 12 today. We quickly unloaded the rental, took it back, stopped for a few groceries and items for the Christmas tree, came home and unpacked, made coffee (fell asleep before the coffee was done), slept for 1.5 hrs and am now just putting finishing touches on our own little spur of the moment "Thanksgiving Meal". We are having Chicken casserole (stuffin on top), Mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, cranberry sauce and will have a Pumpkin Dump Cake for dessert! :)

I know this is probably redundant but hey...its "Be thankful" day (not that I feel thankfulness is just one day in the year). I'm so happy, thankful and blessed to have been able to spend a few days with family. Granted we wonder if there will be another Thanksgiving together in that capacity and so it caused pain in our hearts....BUT!!!!.........I'm going to dwell on the part that God allowed us to all be together one more time. Not a one of us have the guarentee of another day of life so I'm taking the moments I have been blessed with and am going to use them to cherish and love to the best of my ability. So....to all of you out there.....happy thanksgiving!!!! Gather that family close to you and love them with everything you have!!!