I am feeling a little under the weather and that normally seems to happen after Thanksgiving, it is my body’s way of letting me know my engine light is on.
Last Monday my husband had surgery on his leg where melanoma was found and the surgeon wanted to be sure he got it all….it was very painful for my dear husband. we count the gift that it hasn’t spread…doctor got it all.
All our children were home for Thanksgiving and that was such a blessing. We count that as a gift.
I was able to walk the Turkey Trot with my son and we finished at a decent time, I count that as a gift.
Was able to enjoy family for two days of eating and talking and just being together…count the gifts. the smoker decided it was done working so we couldn’t smoke our turkey ourselves …grateful for family that stepped in and smoked it for us!
Took my son to see my Dad and decorate his room for Christmas. Happy to see my Dad and how much he likes his Turkey Shirt.
My son was able to go with us for a college visit to his Alma Mater and it was such a special time for them…
So nice to be together as Trey showed her the place that helped shape him…
I very well might have another Tiger on my hands…we shall see….
This year I approach life differently…aware of how hard it could have been….how different and awful it could have been…and grateful it wasn’t worse than it was.
Glitter on the table and on the floor is ok….floors not being vacuumed for three days is also ok…and a messy house means many people gather together.
We only get one life….and each year I am aware of how fast it goes….
So, as all my appliances seem to be quitting, cabinets breaking days before Thanksgiving and a freezer and a smoker that call it quits….those are just irritations….
Count the gifts….enjoy the cozy, deck the halls, learn to embrace chaos, don’t look for perfection…don’t worry what others think of you….
Enjoy this crazy life.
The Reluctant Red Nose 