Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving

I went to the home this morning and the traffic was terrible.  It took two hours to get there.  Lots of visitors today and a fair number of little ones running about.  We had a nice meal.  Turkey and all the trimmings.  I had a piece of pecan pie.  Cowboy was in a pretty good humor.  We called his daughters and got to talk to the older one.  Left a message for the other.  She has a 12 year old and  9 year old triplets so is one busy lady.

The residents were served by a group called the "Combat Veterans Association".  Lots of young men were delivering the trays and helping those that needed help eat their meal.  Some seemed uncomfortable and not sure how to do it but it was heartwarming to see their efforts.  Their wives and children were there with them, all with vests or shirts on identifying their organization.  Can't say I was familiar with this group but I felt it was really special that they took the time on Thanksgiving to join us and show their appreciation in this way.
They had an area set up with pretty table decorations for the guests and family members and were serving on the buffet line.  It was a nice day.  I came home about 4 and have been doing little but watching a little TV.  Do feel a little tired.

Since it is Thanksgiving thought I would tell you some of the thoughts in my mind

I am grateful that I am healthy   I am grateful that I have a comfortable home, a good car, and enough resources to live comfortably.  I am grateful for my family and my friends that are so supportive.  I am especially grateful that Cowboy is content, comfortable, well fed, well cared for and not in pain.  I am grateful for the wonderful staff at the VA home and their positive, cheerful attitudes.

Several years ago I was managing a group of young people who tended to complain a lot about nothing..   Thanksgiving rolled around and I sent out an email reminding them that we live in the most wonderful country on the earth.   They enjoyed a better standard of living, better medical care and more opportunities than 90 percent of the population on this globe. I reminded them that they never had to go to bed hungry.   If they had someone to love and someone to love them and could get out of bed in the morning, they were blessed.  I believed it then and I believe it now.  Happy Thanksgiving to you all.