HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!
Gobble Gobble Gobble................
NOT the words I am hearing around me this year.
In FACT, though I'm surrounded by little people that would normally be making that silly noise--TRANSLATION: I WORKED NOT ONLY THANKSGIVING WEEK, BUT TURKEY DAY!!!!!!!! I am actually surrounded by little ones that have NO CLUE that such a day exists.
Today, I have many thoughts. And the fact that I am now tearing up as I type reminds me of why it has been a few weeks since my last post. Being reflective and writing in such a way to allow you into our new reality can be emotional at times. Today...is one of those days.
I am currently at home waiting on my 3 to get out of school so we can travel to Dubai to celebrate the holiday with new friends. At least the traveling part is similar to our past holidays. :) I could honestly write MANY funny stories relaying the adventures of just finding ingredients for recipes or what have you. It's ALL an adventure! Somedays, not so funny anymore. However, we ARE learning and adjusting.
I hesitate to bring up the real thoughts of this day because the tears are already flowing. I have stories to keep it light and funny about today that I will most definitely share. For now, I will dive in and GO THERE.
Being away from all you know....love.... and cherish deeply; traditions that hold a tender place in your heart....and yes, all the little things you take for granted ( whether it be people you see everyday, or being able to run to the BELOVED Walmart ---you know it's crazy when you would give anything to take a trip to good 'ole Wally World--- to rush to isle 2 and find pie crusts).... bring a whole new meaning to a holiday we sit and GIVE THANKS for. :)
Today, I am thankful for a Christian family that sat around and prayed and gave thanks in various ways. I am missing the "hidden Thankful strips in the crescent rolls" :). By the way, Glaze Family---I would do it again this year just for laughs if I were there. I am missing loving, thoughtful conversations with loved ones that know you from birth to present. The laughs over memories. The tears from remembering..................
Don't get me wrong. I am sooooo thankful for new friends and that there ARE Americans that have come together to celebrate what we know and love. But somehow it's just not the same. Conversations can only go so far with people you've only known a couple months. It's the trips down memory lane. It's the remember when's. It's the .....
I am thankful for you, Mama and Daddy, for raising me the way you did. For loving me no matter what. For ALL you've done and continue to do.
I am thankful for you, Rhonda and Lou, for being the kinda sisters that can love, fight, forgive, laugh and be there for me at the drop of a hat. For loving me despite my oldest child, bossy moments or my tantrums for not winning. (we'll just stop right there.....no need to go ALLLL the way down memory lane, right?!)
I am thankful for you, JT and Spence, for being the brothers I never had. For always making us laugh.
I am thankful for you, Reagan, Brady and Nathan, for making me an Aunt and for letting me try to best aunt EVER. (Sorry I'm out of the country right now so the spend the nights/weekends are at a slight halt---but don't let Aunt Lou win the title, k?) :)
I am thankful for you, Gammy and Pappy, for adopting me as your first daughter (n-law). For welcoming me into your family and loving me as one of yours. For ALLL you've done for me and for us in the past 16 years.
I am thankful for you, Scott, Nikki and Macie Moo and Morgie, for being another brother and sister that I can laugh with, talk to and play with.
I am thankful for my Grandma and Meme, who won't be reading this :(. I am thankful that at 94 years old, and a fall that broke her back a bit, she is still strong and HERE. I am missing her a bunch at the moment b/c she's the one who taught me how to make pumpkin and pecan pies, sweet potato casserole and her secret dressing. I can't call her and ask what to do. I am thankful that she is still with us and the legacy she has left for all of us. A woman of GYNORMOUS faith.
I am thankful for our dear friends who have walked through life with us over the years. I cherish the roles that each of you have played every season of my life, our lives and our marriage. Thank you for loving me/us unconditionally.
I am thankful for all of you reading this. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for so many of you as well. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Thank you for the "check ups" you send.
This one is crazy, but I truly am thankful for facebook this year. This way, we stay "connected" (and or sad--haha) with you at home.
So, now, my family has stormed through the door ending my sappy moment. I guess that means I should wrap this up.
We are about to be on our way to a new kinda Thanksgiving celebration. But I wanted to take "my turn at the table" with my family. I love you all and am thankful for family and friends and a God that I can give thanks to at any moment.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!
gobble .....gobble.....gobble...... (annoying I know, but that's what we do in our family HA)
Gobble Gobble Gobble................
NOT the words I am hearing around me this year.
In FACT, though I'm surrounded by little people that would normally be making that silly noise--TRANSLATION: I WORKED NOT ONLY THANKSGIVING WEEK, BUT TURKEY DAY!!!!!!!! I am actually surrounded by little ones that have NO CLUE that such a day exists.
Today, I have many thoughts. And the fact that I am now tearing up as I type reminds me of why it has been a few weeks since my last post. Being reflective and writing in such a way to allow you into our new reality can be emotional at times. Today...is one of those days.
I am currently at home waiting on my 3 to get out of school so we can travel to Dubai to celebrate the holiday with new friends. At least the traveling part is similar to our past holidays. :) I could honestly write MANY funny stories relaying the adventures of just finding ingredients for recipes or what have you. It's ALL an adventure! Somedays, not so funny anymore. However, we ARE learning and adjusting.
I hesitate to bring up the real thoughts of this day because the tears are already flowing. I have stories to keep it light and funny about today that I will most definitely share. For now, I will dive in and GO THERE.
Being away from all you know....love.... and cherish deeply; traditions that hold a tender place in your heart....and yes, all the little things you take for granted ( whether it be people you see everyday, or being able to run to the BELOVED Walmart ---you know it's crazy when you would give anything to take a trip to good 'ole Wally World--- to rush to isle 2 and find pie crusts).... bring a whole new meaning to a holiday we sit and GIVE THANKS for. :)
Today, I am thankful for a Christian family that sat around and prayed and gave thanks in various ways. I am missing the "hidden Thankful strips in the crescent rolls" :). By the way, Glaze Family---I would do it again this year just for laughs if I were there. I am missing loving, thoughtful conversations with loved ones that know you from birth to present. The laughs over memories. The tears from remembering..................
Don't get me wrong. I am sooooo thankful for new friends and that there ARE Americans that have come together to celebrate what we know and love. But somehow it's just not the same. Conversations can only go so far with people you've only known a couple months. It's the trips down memory lane. It's the remember when's. It's the .....
I am thankful for you, Mama and Daddy, for raising me the way you did. For loving me no matter what. For ALL you've done and continue to do.
I am thankful for you, Rhonda and Lou, for being the kinda sisters that can love, fight, forgive, laugh and be there for me at the drop of a hat. For loving me despite my oldest child, bossy moments or my tantrums for not winning. (we'll just stop right there.....no need to go ALLLL the way down memory lane, right?!)
I am thankful for you, JT and Spence, for being the brothers I never had. For always making us laugh.
I am thankful for you, Reagan, Brady and Nathan, for making me an Aunt and for letting me try to best aunt EVER. (Sorry I'm out of the country right now so the spend the nights/weekends are at a slight halt---but don't let Aunt Lou win the title, k?) :)
I am thankful for you, Gammy and Pappy, for adopting me as your first daughter (n-law). For welcoming me into your family and loving me as one of yours. For ALLL you've done for me and for us in the past 16 years.
I am thankful for you, Scott, Nikki and Macie Moo and Morgie, for being another brother and sister that I can laugh with, talk to and play with.
I am thankful for my Grandma and Meme, who won't be reading this :(. I am thankful that at 94 years old, and a fall that broke her back a bit, she is still strong and HERE. I am missing her a bunch at the moment b/c she's the one who taught me how to make pumpkin and pecan pies, sweet potato casserole and her secret dressing. I can't call her and ask what to do. I am thankful that she is still with us and the legacy she has left for all of us. A woman of GYNORMOUS faith.
I am thankful for our dear friends who have walked through life with us over the years. I cherish the roles that each of you have played every season of my life, our lives and our marriage. Thank you for loving me/us unconditionally.
I am thankful for all of you reading this. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for so many of you as well. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Thank you for the "check ups" you send.
This one is crazy, but I truly am thankful for facebook this year. This way, we stay "connected" (and or sad--haha) with you at home.
So, now, my family has stormed through the door ending my sappy moment. I guess that means I should wrap this up.
We are about to be on our way to a new kinda Thanksgiving celebration. But I wanted to take "my turn at the table" with my family. I love you all and am thankful for family and friends and a God that I can give thanks to at any moment.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!
gobble .....gobble.....gobble...... (annoying I know, but that's what we do in our family HA)
Okay, you made me tear up too. I've heard from many friends that have spent time out of America, that Thanksgiving is the hardest holiday to be away. To the rest of the world, today is Thursday. I'm sure now it's unbelievably hard to be away from all you know and love. My prayers are with you all and I know that for the rest of your lives the stories of finding pumpkin, etc. will be part of all the other familiar Thanksgivings. Your tears and laughter are missed here much too! May the God, who is always the same make today one of your favorite Thanksgivings for years to come.
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