I have always enjoyed the Thanksgiving weekend. When I was in school, I got a four day weekend, enough said. When I got married, my husband got the day off. Now being a mom and wife, I have the fun opportunity of seeing old traditions passed down and new ones created right at my very own table. It makes me so happy and grateful to be here at this time.
We had a special treat this Thanksgiving. At the last minute my sweet husband found a ride from Mississippi all the way home to Sumter, SC. He arrived late Wed night and left this afternoon. It was so nice to see him, to be with him, just to hear him sleeping next to me. The kids loved it. Evie wanted every scrap of attention she could get, while JC just wanted to be held 24/7. It was great to see how much they loved and missed their daddy. I try very hard to keep him at the head of the family when he's not around. We talk about him, draw pictures for him, think about him, and of course, pray for him. That way he's never forgotten or overlooked. It can happen - I have seen the fallout here of what it looks like for a family to sidestep the father. Thankfully, I am an observational learner and don't need to experience the consequences of such choices to know I don't want to go that way.
We sure enjoyed having our family all together. We were really grateful for the invite by our home teacher and his wife to share the holiday with them. They are young and without children as yet, but they were kind and gracious and so good with little ones terrorizing their home for a couple hours. It relieved my stress of trying to make Thanksgiving good for the kids by having one made for us and it brightened my outlook to feel like I have a friend here in Sumter to a point. We still have lots of things to do together to begin to feel like real friends, but I am excited for the open invitation to begin.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yourselves and I pray with all my heart that you remember how loved you all are to our family. Being grateful is easy when each day is full of those who love and care for you. Loves to all!
3 comments:
I'm so glad and happy to hear that your holiday was awesome!
I'm glad that Chris was able to join you and the kids missed him so much!
We had a good Thanksgiving w/Katie and Erik at Mom and Dad's. Katie is incredible and had the whole meal outlined down to what dish was going on what platter/casserole dish. I cooked side-by-side next to Katie for 5 1/2 hours and we had a great time!
Dinner turned out good but desert was THE BEST ever! Katie's pumpkin pie was TO DIE FOR!!!
Anyway, just thought I'd share our day with you!
Give the kids hugs/kisses from me!!
I am so happy that Chris was able to be with you and your kids for Thanksgiving that was really special. I'm glad you had a wonderful day and that you found someone to help make your day wonderful. That is what is so wonderful about this gospel and the church is that even thousands of miles from family you can find friends and that comes when people truly love and serve each other. I am so happy for you.
I'm so happy that you guys have a blog! It's good to hear that you're all doing so well and making friends; I miss you but looking forward to the day y'all decide to come visit Spokane!!
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