Tom's Toast, Once Again!

It is our Thanksgiving tomorrow. We have it earlier than my friends to the south as we celebrate the harvest and the bounty that comes with it, which comes a bit earlier here up north. We had a big dinner tonight with all the family, so that those who live in the Big City can fight the ferry traffic to get back tonight, before they are overloaded tomorrow. (which is when I get to face them on the way to taking my daughter to the airport). Once again, our tummies are full of turkey and all the trimmings!

So much has changed here in the last few months. Tomorrow my daughter heads back to her dad's. We will see her again in 2 1/2 months, at Christmas time. It has been 4 days of enjoying being with her, some discussions, times of just watching her- getting my fill of seeing her while she is here, entertaining teens again (I missed all her friends!), sleep overs, giggles, etc, etc. What a bitter sweet time. This morning in church I was so thankful to the Lord that I could sing (or cry through) Blessed Be Your Name. "You give and takes away, You gives and take away. My heart will truly say, Lord blessed be Your Name. I can't tell you what a comfort it is to rest in those words!

On to lighter topics: After 5 years, we are getting a proper kitchen! We signed the contract on Saturday, and it shouldn't take too long as all they are doing is cutting the cupboards- we are installing it all. Yippee! Now I can hide the clutter a little better!