Thanksgiving 2007

I have many things in which to be thankful. Each fall season, as I reflect on all the 'goings on' during the year it brings to mind the numerous blessings in my life. I am grateful for
good health: my parents are still in really good health, and though they are getting up there in years still drive ( hmmm...) and travel somewhat and still continue to give their opinion!! that's for my mom!!
I'm grateful for Duane's job. What an awesome blessing it is for him to be teaching and who could have possibly foreseen it!! Though he has been teaching for 3 years now, we still count our blessings and are truly grateful!!
...my/our children...where they are in their lives, their spouses!! how Jamie compliments David, encourages and is truly a helpmate to him. And Scott supports and encourages Lorie. What true blessings they are to Duane and I, as they complete our kids!
...and of course Henry! We are very thankful for good doctors and nurses that helped Henry get here safe and healthy!!

Thurs. Nov 22, addendum to first post: So today is actually Thanksgiving! Many blessings to you who might stop by to peruse this blog.
How do I put what is going on in my head in words! My in-laws are coming and what fun we have together! Margaret is bring 'all this food' which she has prepared! (one needs to read this phrase with the southern accent!) However, as I'm preparing the few things to complete our dinner, I can't help thinking how easy it is to cook these days! Even in the 30 something years I/we've been married, the advent of microwaves and ice makers and food mostly prepared for you in the market, cooking in general is rather simple! However! a call from my son asking how I make gravy makes me smile!! I love the fact he enjoys cooking! David and Jamie are visiting cousins Em and Brett in Redding and cooking Thanksgiving dinner, much like Duane and I did visiting Rich and Lu (Em's parents) many, many years ago!! What fun memories D&J are creating!! All this to say, Thanksgiving really is about being thankful, and being with family and or those you love! No matter if you make your cornbread stuffing from scratch (why?) or from a box! And who really has a Pottery Barn table and ambiance!!!
May each of you reflect on God's goodness and blessing to you through this holiday season!