Thanksgiving 2009

This year the holiday was like one that you would see in a movie.
No, not "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation."
A good movie.
A classic.
Maybe with John Wayne playing me.
No, not John Wayne. I didn't have to kick anyone's a$$.
At the first Thanksgiving Meal (the one we eat at our house), the food was good, the kids seemed to have a good time, and everyone was happy.
Unfortunately Maghan and MJ were with their mother, at least she is trying.
At the second Thanksgiving Meal (the one I eat with my folks) Jason's in-laws ate with us. Jason worked very hard making them feel at home with us and I think that everyone had a good time. Dad even let Jen's parents hold Brittany.

Living

My wife and I walked down to the lake this afternoon and enjoyed a picnic lunch. The day was overcast with a slight cool breeze, and we wondered if it would rain. As we settled onto the bench near the lake the sun peaked though the gloom and bathed us in warmth. We watched the birds fly by and the fish jump, my wife laughed and commented that if we had been trying to fish the fish would not have been there.

I can't help but reflect on the fact that if I hadn't been hurt at work I would not have been able to enjoy the moment at the lake.

Sometimes things which seem like a disaster bring blessings with it.