Feeling Thankful

No matter what other problems are going on in my life I know I am blessed. All my kids and grandkids and spouses and friends will be gathered round the table together today. There have been years where we were not all together and it's never the same.We may be broke but I am rich in food. My daughter Heather is cooking her first turkey right now. She called me freaking out at the thought of waking up and shoving her

hand up a slimy ice cold bird. Nope, I never liked it either. Ya gotta do it anyway. I always think of my Thanksgivings as a litle girl. I miss my parents and grandparents so much. I was looking for pictures of us all but couldn't find them. My dad was a photographer and we had lots of pics. I love having my Moms old china.Her mom gave it to her as a wedding gift almost 60 years ago. It was so special we only used it 3 times a yr. Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Before she passed away Moma gave it to me. I love eating on plates that my family actually used so many years ago. I try to picture my Grandma eating from the plate I am using. It makes me feel connected in a small way. Having family traditions is such a wonderful way to keep our families together and pass down to the little ones,stories of their family that is no longer with us. More than any other time of year I feel my Mother beside me as I cook. I wish you all a wonderful day and many blessings. Posting a picture of my Dad and his dad. My grandpa was a conductor in Los Angeles on the street cars that used to run there and later on the Southern Pacific Railroad.