Thanksgiving Memories

As I write this we received the first snowfall of the season, not very much, but stayed around to make the ground white. We have had a wonderful few days. Lew and I left for the cabin on Wednesday - got the cabin ready, decorated and warm for the day of a part family gathering.
Ron, Naomi, Garrett, Gavin and Paige arrived first around 12:00 - then Doug, Sally and Johanna. We instantly "did our thing" of sitting around the table and talking, getting caught up on all the news. it wasn't long before Garrett looked at the piano and said "Mind if I try this thing out". And oh my!! Did the music fill the room to the rafters, we enjoyed a piano concert of the finest, the house, and our hearts were filled with joy. Thank you Garrett for the wonderful gift of your talent. It was marveleous, we so enjoyed watching and listening to you.
Chris, Jessica, Treven and Casen joined us and we sat down for turkey dinner - as normal ate ourselves full. Gavin said it was the only day of the year we are allowed to stuff ouselves. We missed those who were not with us, being with other parts of their family. But we certainly did count our blessings, and thanked our Father in Heaven for all of them, including each other.
Our sincere prayer is that He will bless all of us, each and every one, with the righteous desires of your hearts and keep you all safe in these perilous times. This is the beginning of the most beautiful time of the year, and we look forward to celebrating the birth of our Savior in true fashion.
The Lord"s choices blessings be with all of you this Holiday season - our love to all, with gratitude for each one of you and the joy you bring to our lives.
With love, for always
Carol, Lew