Giving Thanks

I could spend all night listing what I am thankful for, but this picture pretty much sums it up (or roughly one fifth of it up): FAMILY.

The above is from our second celebration of the day at my aunt and uncle's house in Canton, where Mom housed her second full plate of Thanksgiving dinner. Mom, Dad, Gwennie and myself had our first plate of turkey delight at McLean, and I was pretty sure that Mom would be too tired to venture out, but I was quickly corrected.

After a few days of feeling a bit under the weather, it was a vision to see Mom energetic and hungry. She'd been dealing with some new pain in her lower back and legs, which was difficult to treat without making her feel too groggy. She's also experienced some nausea and increased fatigue, some of which may be a product of over-working herself, or some neurological changes, so her team is watching her closely and working hard to ensure her symptoms are well managed.

Today was a wonderful day. One of the best Thanksgivings in a long time. The last two we've been a week before or a week after major surgery, so to just relax and enjoy time with family was a treat. My food coma keeps me from mustering up further creativity, but from our family to yours, we hope you had a wonderful holiday!