Thanksgiving is a day of traditions.
That morning Stan was off early in the cold rain/ice to play Turkey Bowl.
I watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade while making pies, sweet potatoes & stuffing.
We gathered at my sister Jody's house with some of my family and Jody's in-laws for a wonderful meal.
We later decorated gingerbread houses while the boys watched football and napped.
That night at midnight I went to Wal-Mart for some Black Friday deals (I'm not so sure that that will become a tradition).
It was an enjoyable day, spent with family, enjoying good food and good company.
Since we didn't take the time to express our thankfulness out loud that day, here's my thanks:
I am thankful for family.
I am thankful for the Gospel.
I am thankful for good friends.
I am thankful for so many comforts in life that I enjoy.
I am thankful for a beautiful daughter, who teaches me every day.
I am thankful for a loving, patient husband, who is always there for me.
7 years ago last week, my mother passed away from liver cancer. I am so thankful for her and all that she taught me and all the things she did for me.
As a mother myself now, I can clearly see how ungrateful I was as a child. All of the things you expect your parents to do for you, because they're your parents. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to figure it out. Better late than never, right? Thanks mom, for everything. I miss you every day, especially when I want to know how you made your wonderful meals! :-)
And thanks to my Dad and Stan's parents for all you did in preparing Stan and I to become what we are today. We are so richly blessed.
Happy Thanksgiving!
That morning Stan was off early in the cold rain/ice to play Turkey Bowl.
I watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade while making pies, sweet potatoes & stuffing.
We gathered at my sister Jody's house with some of my family and Jody's in-laws for a wonderful meal.
We later decorated gingerbread houses while the boys watched football and napped.
That night at midnight I went to Wal-Mart for some Black Friday deals (I'm not so sure that that will become a tradition).
It was an enjoyable day, spent with family, enjoying good food and good company.
Since we didn't take the time to express our thankfulness out loud that day, here's my thanks:
I am thankful for family.
I am thankful for the Gospel.
I am thankful for good friends.
I am thankful for so many comforts in life that I enjoy.
I am thankful for a beautiful daughter, who teaches me every day.
I am thankful for a loving, patient husband, who is always there for me.
7 years ago last week, my mother passed away from liver cancer. I am so thankful for her and all that she taught me and all the things she did for me.
As a mother myself now, I can clearly see how ungrateful I was as a child. All of the things you expect your parents to do for you, because they're your parents. I only wish I hadn't waited so long to figure it out. Better late than never, right? Thanks mom, for everything. I miss you every day, especially when I want to know how you made your wonderful meals! :-)And thanks to my Dad and Stan's parents for all you did in preparing Stan and I to become what we are today. We are so richly blessed.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh Jenny your mother is beautiful. I see such light radiating from her eyes - just like yours. Thank you so very much for sharing this picture with me - it means a lot. My children lost their daddy when they were still little ones and I know the pain and how much you miss her. Your mother did well by you - I'm sure she watches over you from Heaven with a smile on her face and that same light radiating from her face. I knew you were special when I first met you. You prove it over and over again. I love you dearly.
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