Thanksgiving Memories

I love long weekends - but really, who doesn't? And Thanksgiving weekends hold a special place in my heart, as they serve to remind us of all that we are thankful for.

I was fortunate enough to have two delicious Thanksgiving dinners this weekend. One was put on by one of my dear friends, Priscilla, who cooked us a delicious Chinese meal that left us all satiated and happy. I am grateful for these good friends. We met at school, and actually met at a very pivotal point in my life. They may not be aware of it, but after dealing with a tremendous amount of negativity and well, plain old hell - these people became part of the light that entered my world. I am truly grateful to have made their acquaintance, and since I don't believe in coincidences, they were part of my divine plan. Better yet then simply meeting them, we have remained friends and an evening of laughs, good food and of course the 'laugh till we cried' stories - was exactly what I needed. Thank you.

Last night was our family Thanksgiving dinner, and nothing can beat our traditional T-ball game. Gramma you rock! I even managed to hit a homer or two :) There is just something about the comfort of family and the presence of loved ones. And we can't forget the good food - my mother never lets us down, there. And my sister's baking, as usual, finished it off. A few MIA family members were deeply missed, but with us in spirit. The beauty of this holiday is to genuinely appreciate each other and take note of all the things in which we are truly thankful for. Just seems to melt away everything else...