Thanksgiving!

[Nyboy]

Lucky is every thing ok with you?

 

[ninnymary]

We don't look forward to these next 2 holidays....I am the last one in my family line. My parents, daughter and last to go is my sister. Hubby is not close to his family at all.

We always did the holidays. Last year I made a very very special meal of my canned turkey, my gravy made with my saved turkey fat and my broth, My home canned potatoes and veggies along with stuffing...It was very very pleasant.

We always made sure everyone we knew had company with them or we had them as company at our house. Now we are in that situation. We are alone...Guess everyone thinks, because we have each other we don't need other company....

This year we will make a ham just because we have one...and a small amount of fixings with it. We will eat in the living room.

And then we have to get over the next holiday....we may take a ride on both holidays if the weather permits....

For many years I was in that situation, just my husband and I. I hated Thanksgiving. Now I have my 3 grown children, 2 grandkids, and son in law. I love Thanksgiving now. I am surrounded by my loved ones. I always try to think if there is anyone that needs to go some place so that I can invite them. But so far no one. I've thought of Marshall but he lives about an hour and a half and I don't think he would come since he doesn't know us.

Mary

 

[canesisters]

Today is the day my mom died, tomorrow the day my best friend and business partner died. Not one of my favorite holidays any more.

Losing loved ones near a holiday always taints the celebration. I'm sorry for your sadness.

 

[Nyboy]

Cane Bay just think how pretty table will be with chicken salt pepper and napkin rings

 

[canesisters]

Did you ever figure out what the tiny dish was for? Maybe sugar cubes????

 

[journey11]

My love and sympathy to those of you who have empty seats around the table this year. Let us all do our best to reach out and share the warmth of the season with everyone around us.

 

[baymule]

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Did you ever figure out what the tiny dish was for? Maybe sugar cubes????

Too little for even sugar cubes. Maybe it is for the communal cocaine snort after dinner!

 

[baymule]

My love and my heart goes to those who don't have family or who have lost loved ones at this time of year. I guess that's why I invited those I know who don't have family nearby. Once we all get together, we'll be family of the heart.

 

[Carol Dee]

Today is the day my mom died, tomorrow the day my best friend and business partner died. Not one of my favorite holidays any more.

Tomorrow is the 2 year anniversary of Dad's death. We miss him everyday. Our family has a way of passing right before or on holidays. Grandpa E Dec. 17th, Great Grandma died on Christmas day. Grandma E. Dec 22nd. (her funeral was Christmas eve.) Mom March 3 and Brother on March 24 (right before Easter.) Still we where able to find Joy. They where now with loved ones that went before them. Or Celebrating Christ's birthday in the perfect place. Sure we always shed a few tears but then had so good laughs remembering....

 

[baymule]

Tomorrow is the 2 year anniversary of Dad's death. We miss him everyday. Our family has a way of passing right before or on holidays. Grandpa E Dec. 17th, Great Grandma died on Christmas day. Grandma E. Dec 22nd. (her funeral was Christmas eve.) Mom March 3 and Brother on March 24 (right before Easter.) Still we where able to find Joy. They where now with loved ones that went before them. Or Celebrating Christ's birthday in the perfect place. Sure we always shed a few tears but then had so good laughs remembering....

Well said.