Happy Thanksgiving!!!

The long awaited day is here. Today America will eat to near explosion, then perch themselves upon the sofa and nap until their favorite football game comes on television. In Texas, the traditional game is the Aggie vs. Longhorns game. In Mississippi, it's the traditional Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss game. I hope those Bulldogs, as my Mama is so fond of saying," clean Ole Miss' plow." Of course, there are two people in my family who want those Aggies to roast the Longhorns. Don't tell them, but I think the Longhorns will take that game--BIG. Linell and Ralph are hosting the family gathering this year, and of course there will be more food than can be consumed. Yippee, lots of left overs. Their house will be beautiful as always, Linell has such a way with decorating. Everything is always so elegant and fine. Her house reminds me of a European country home--maybe in Tuscany. It has an old world look and feel, and the garden surrounding it, HOLY MOLY!!!!! That garden is an oasis.
Larry and Cheri are down from Dallas. Kirk has all his kids home this year. He just doesn't have his wife--that's me--I wanted to spend Thanksgiving with my Mama and sister and niece this year. My family is scattered to the four winds and when I get an opportunity to see any member, I take it. This brings me to what I am thankful for--I am thankful for my husband, Kirk, my children Jessica, Gwen, and Larry. I am thankful for Cheri and Rob because they love Larry and Gwen. I am thankful for Jessica because she saved my life many years ago as a wide eyed cherub sent to me by God. She once told me "It'll be awight, Mommie," and you know something, it was. It is!!! I am thankful for Gwen because she is the sister for Jessica and the Mommie for Camaryn. I am thankful for Larry because he is the son I never had and he has added music to my life. I am thankful for Ralph because he is the brother Kirk never had and he is Linell's rock. I love him. I am thankful for Linell, first of all, she is my wine drinking buddy. She is my sister in San Antonio(since Patsy is so far away). She is beautiful, funny, and is the best gardner in Texas. I have lots to live up to, in her. I am thankful for Effie Nell because she has such fine children in Linell and Kirk. I am thankful for Tracy, Joshua, and Bethany because they are such wonderful kids. They are loving, giving, funny and are a credit to their parents. I have used the word funny several times here--a sense of humor is crucial if you are going through this life. These days life is too much with us and if we don't laugh, we might fold up in a heap and never move. I am thankful for my close friends who have seen me through and always been there. I hope that you all have a blessed Thanksgiving. Please know that you are loved tremendously. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!!!!