For the first time, as long as I can remember, I had an incredibly wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. I usually dread any holiday, where family gets together. And up until yesterday, I was weighted with that preconceived notion--hoping the day would go by quickly, until such a moment when I could sit and put my feet up, toke a little, sip some wine--whatever presented itself as a means to blanking the brain, and filling the body, as with helium, to make it light and completely not giving a rat's behind about anything or anyone else..
My son built a smoker over the summer, and was anxious for everyone to try the deliciousness that is smoked meat. He was up at 4am, starting the fires. He prepared turkey and tenderloin, rubbed with a luscious concoction of spices, his own, then, cooked to perfection--the most tasty meats I have ever tasted...simply melted when it touched the tongue!
My daughter baked the loveliest pies, all made from scratch, crusts and all. Her two chocolate pies were just to die for...and barely enough of those two...but, she'd also made pumpkin pies and an apple pie. I am still so impressed by her natural skills!
My other son likes the unusual taste treats, and made the most spectacular appetizers---all extraordinary little delights. I could barely believe my mouth!!
Along with their families, and loved ones, my kids wowed me! They are the reset button in my crazy life. I am so appreciative of these people I raised.
So, what I was dreading---Thursday--absolutely was full of love and joy! Just a reminder for me, that no matter how impossible life seems, at times, there is light and happiness in my own backyard. My kids understand me, and just when I thought I couldn't go on...they were there giving me what I needed most---themselves!
I am deeply thankful for my such blessings...
