Thanksgiving 2006

It was a straight working week for me-and in fact worked 11 hours straight on Wed, Nov. 22, Thurs, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24!  I couldn't turn down the request of Boss Betty to work during the holiday. We couldn't make it to a Thanksgiving dinner at Jade's since I was going to work late, andtold her I preferred to rest after work,  for it is no joke to work 11 straight hours....!!!

But, of course, after saying grace, we still had a nice Thanksgiving Dinner prepared by Rick: turkey breast with  stuffings, cranberry sauce, candied yam, cheesy green beans casserole with fried onion rings , mashed potatoes with gravy...coffee ice cream and apple pie.  The food was very, very delicious and I complimented him for doing a great job!  We have learned our lesson over the years in that we do not buy nor prepare  a huge turkey, but just enough for us  to last till the weekend!  .

This is our deal, usually, he prepares Thanksgiving Dinners and I do the Christmas and New Year feasts as it is also my chore to tidy up the kitchen and do the dishes. This is a fair share of the work between the 2 of us.

Rick's Dad and sisters called to greet us...and I am really amazed talking to Rick's Dad---at 90 years of age....he is as lucid and energetic as a 30 yr old guy.  Perhaps at some time, Rick and I may travel to West Virginia once more to visit them again. 

There is really a lot to be thankful for...the most special of all was the visit of my family. How Rick and I  wish they were all here to celebrate this special holiday with us.  But I do know that someday, that time will come to a reality in His time!