Thanksgiving

I woke early on Thursday so that I could attend Mass, and I was greeted by the beautiful sunrise pictured above. It was the perfect way to start the day, and the rising sun put me in good spirits.

Like many of my neighbors and friends, I took to the road on this Thanksgiving weekend. I was invited to a few different homes for the big T-day. I opted for several relaxing days at Grandma's house.

It was just her and I, and she was recovering from a recent surgery. In hopes of keeping her out of the kitchen while she recovered, a friend of hers invited the two of us to a potluck gettogether at the Calvary Alliance Church in Minot. The church group was very welcoming, and their food was absolutely delicious.

This plan was a good one, aside from one problem. No turkey leftovers. This was unacceptable for my beloved Grandma. So on Friday morning she was running back and forth in the kitchen (against the best advice of her doctor) preparing the traditional turkey meal.

She's doing fine, and her meal was even better than the potluck dinner on Thursday. Dinner is always better at Grandma's house.

The last year has been a crazy one. Getting out of town for a little while to enjoy Thanksgiving let me reflect, as many people do this time of year, on everything good and valuable in my life.

I'm so very grateful for my health and the health of all of my family members. For the opportunity I have to work and serve the community. And for the friendship of those close to me. I really do have it good.

Happy Thanksgiving!

P.S.: Stay out of the malls!