Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers. I just finished prepping and stuffing my turkey. Our first turkey since Bill's death. Last year, I thought I would start a new tradition with the ordering of Chinese food but turkey talk started two weeks ago and I could not ignore it. So I set out a couple of days ago to find a turkey and all the fixings. We were supposed to sit with the meal yesterday but my baby was sick so we postponed it to today. I was a little relieved because cleaning the turkey was always Bill's job, a task he took seriously and with a great deal of happiness - he so loved his turkey! I on the other hand, would rather order Chinese food. Turkey has never been my favourite thing, especially the cleaning of the stupid bird. So here I am at the sink this morning, mimicking Bill's moves as I remembered them and got the job done. Yulk - I'm still sore from all the retching. The rest of the meal will be okay.
So I will sit with my little family tonight and will invite them all to share what they are thankful for.
As for me, I wish Bill was still here to ...
· clean the stupid bird.
· enjoy eating the stupid bird.
· enjoy the happy chatter at the dinner table.
· complain about just how much he ate.
· fall asleep in his chair after eating the stupid bird.
· eat all the leftover turkey!
I am thankful for ...
· my little family conceived and nurtured by our love.
· my beautiful home we built together.
· an interesting career, supported by his belief in me.
· having a love that knows no boundaries even today.
There is much more to be thankful for - thank you for being faithful readers and for your wonderful warm comments.
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