Today was an interesting day. I felt pretty good but questioned myself throughout the day… did I REALLY feel good or was I making myself feel good so my family could enjoy this day??? At about 10:53am, not to be exact, I made a decision. No matter where the energy came from or the belief that I felt good, I would accept it as God’s Favour and hand in my life THIS day. I began my list of things to do and foods to cook. I made mac and cheese, broccoli casserole, dressing, creamed corn, and rice. Last night, I made miniature cheesecakes. Was I going to be able to eat all of this? Time would tell… but I knew for certain, my husband and son would! So I paced myself and took breaks, drank water and relaxed in between oven timers. I reminisced about Thanksgiving pasts and how the house was always filled with family. Children playing, young folks laughing, older folks, laughing louder and sharing stories, everyone catching up.
This year for us would be different. Quiet, just the three of us. Movies and football, laughter courtesy of our only child who is quite entertaining and our dog barking as he witnesses the turkey frying as it gets hot each time he passes! That is our reality today as my immune system breaks down. This time last year, we were all in Tampa, Florida enjoying family for an entire ten days! A tradition I look forward to each year with my husband’s family (…so weird to write it that way because they are MY family too!) Missed them terribly but what can you do? I made my house a home and made sure my family has all the traditions of Thanksgiving. I decorated the house and has my holiday smells blazing! Today was going to be a good day, I’ll sleep later.
The meal was a success, my family was full and happy! I was able to eat small but enough to give me that after dinner feeling. That broccoli casserole I must say was a hit and was he easiest on my stomach and palette! I am so thankful to be able to call on GOD when I need him and trust that he will get me through. It’s now the end of the night, my family is fed and napping and I have time to reflect:
I am THANKFUL for family who called, texted, Facebooked me to just say hi.
I am THANKFUL for my husband who fried the turkey, put away the food and loaded the dishwasher. He is my ROCK and has been my biggest supporter. In sickness and in health.
I am THANKFUL for my son who thought enough about his mommy to ask to buy a beautiful rose for me instead of his usual snack or candy he asks for at the grocery store. I am convinced our little one has been here before. He is so compassionate, loving, and nurturing!
I am THANKFUL to fight another day, see another sunrise, eat another meal, hug my family, and be a witness to God’s goodness and mercy!
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
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