Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was graciously celebrated early because I have to work tomorrow. My MIL was wonderful to offer the change indate so that we could all be together.  It felt good to spend time with our family. Our year has been filled with a ton of loss and sorrow so it's hard to take time and be thankful. But we are Thankful! We are thankful for each and every day we spend with our families. We fought hard for years just to get back to our families and although they drive us mad sometimes they are the only reason to struggle through this life. I love and am Thankful for my family and Mark's family. I have learned to love them for who they are. My millennial kids have taught me that over time. Their hearts are open to everyone, and to change!  I love that about them. As we, or actually I because I think my husband is coming back over for more Thanksgiving tomorrow, close the book on today I can't help but feel an incredible sadness today. Our first Thanksgiving without Mike. I pray for my family and his tomorrow. My Thanksgiving is over but theirs is just beginning. I know how I've felt today and I pray that they remember all the wonderful moments we had with Uncle Mike. His laughter, his kind heart, his love for his family, and his love of people will forever be remembered. Holidays are heard without the ones you love. 

Charlie chose to stay the night at Andy's house and so we stayed and played May I with The Wegley's and then had a "free of judgment/play your very worst music" mashup ride home! Boy we had some dooizes!