(insert pout from me - but before you judge me - understand it was my idea to travel to Michigan).
My hubby's mom died a year ago and this is his dad's second Thanksgiving alone. Let alone, there was a new grandson in his life, the need to go home was there. It was my suggestion since I was on maternity leave and his dad would never travel to Chicago (that's another long story for another time).
My hubby is ALL ABOUT cooking on Thanksgiving and was not giving that up even by traveling home. So - the trek was made, the dinner was prepared and family time was had by all.
I would like to squash my sarcastic stories, pouty moments, frustration and irritation by pointing out what I (we as a family) were thankful for this year (Cause the former was expressed in, text messages to my friends, twitter and facebook - and serves no purpose here.)
This year was a year of God's faithfulness to all that was heavy in our heart as a family. Natalie had a successful year in 7th grade and ending with straight A's and more confidence in herself. Rowan grew socially by leaps and bounds and tackled some difficult life decisions well, seeking prayer first (something I need to do a lil more). My hubby tackled a personal goal and ushered in something very heavy on his heart - a son (such a blessing from God). I had a wonderfully complication free pregnancy which resulted in a perfect, healthy baby boy (Thank you Jesus) that was such a testament of God's Grace, Mercy and Faithfulness to many of my friends. All of this occurred stress free (well relatively stress free) during and because of tremendous support from some awesome friends in our life!
From a more worldly point of view - my career advanced (with a raise), my hubby is back at the bike shop working regularly (and happy with this career) and the girls are thriving and striving in Chicago.
So on this evening of gluttony and football greatness.......
Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
