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It’s Time to Give Thanks

I realized this is actually the first Thanksgiving I'm celebrating in the U.S. The previous years have been marked by sickness (when John got food poisoning) and convalescence (when John underwent his first ear surgery). Traveling then wasn't an option, and without any family in KC we were pretty much without turkey and pumpkin pie.

But this year... this year will be awesome! Moving to Chicago has brought us closer to family and we're invited to my mother in law's in-laws' Thanksgiving dinner in Wisconsin. From what I've heard, it's a big occasion and about the only holiday they actually care about. It will be a new experience for me and I'm excited even if I think turkey is a tasteful as a piece of napkin (I have yet to try a piece of turkey that I don't have to bathe in any kind of sauce in order to enjoy). Now, the pumpkin pie... that's what I'm talking about!

The holiday is marked by some sad circumstances because a member of the family is fighting against breast cancer. But instead of letting it ruin the day, I think this will be a great opportunity to gather around the table and give thanks for everything we have and say a prayer for good things to come. I for one consider myself blessed because of my wonderful family and friends (here and abroad) and the beautiful life God has granted me with.

And given that I'll be in Wisconsin, I hope I can finally get me some good, squeaky, fresh cheese curds. Then I'll be even more thankful. ;-)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!