Thanksgiving was a Fun Celebration

Thanksgiving was fun for our family. We had some of our children from 10 am - midnight. The meal was wonderful at noon. Left overs fun around 7 or was it later? And conversation and games also. Greg napped as needed a few times or more. Rosa my granddaughter needed to nap too so rested with her for awhile. We had a wonderful day. Friday we mostly rested.

Emma had a playmate on Thanksgiving. Lily was such a good dog. It was cute one time Lily was laying in the spot on the love seat exactly where Emma sleeps. Emma came to me with sad eyes like she was saying "what do we do NOW?". All had a good day dogs too.

I might write more later but wanted you to know we are fine. Hope to go to a grocery store today...wonder how busy it will be????? Not a lot going on other than that. My son Mike will take me. Greg is hopefully going to rest while we are gone. He still needs a lot of rest but is feeling a little better.

Have a good weekend = Emma and Mary

A Thanksgiving Memory

In 1982 I was pregnant. My third child. I was due in November. On November 7th I had such strong pains we thought the baby would be born soon. Days passed...weeks passed. It was almost thanksgiving.

My sister-in-law invited us for Thanksgiving. I declined as I KNEW in my heart i would have the baby by then. Well guess what??
The day came for Thanksgiving. We took Anna (3 1/2) and Michael (2) to church. I had a few labor pains and thought surely I would have the baby that day...but time passed.

It was almost noon. We had no thanksgiving meal and no plans. I was most certainly wrong. The baby was not ready to be born. A call to my brother and sister-in-law saved the day. She was smart. Sue told me she thought that might happen and welcomed us over. We enjoyed that day so very very much.

Becky was born on November 27th in the wee hours of the morning. Many years that date falls on Thanksgiving. We always celebrate Rebecca Susan's birthday on that day. And I always remember my sister in law Sue who welcomed us on the holiday that year.

Another Thanksgiving...strep throat hit the family. We had to cancel plans to have company. I remember we cooked for just us and then everyone but I needed to nap. Surprisingly I did not get the strep infection. I remember it was so quiet but we had each other and our warm home. It worked out ....

May your Thanksgiving bring you warm memories. 11 of us will share the day and we can't wait...or I can't. Greg is getting needed sleep.

Mary and Emma

Happy Thanksgiving Eve

Greg is well enough to give directions and I have been cooking. My kids have helped shop, bake pies, and Greg's sister took me to do some errands. A few more things to do tonight in preparation. The kids will help tomorrow too. It should be fun.

Emma is enjoying the day. We went to my medical appointment and she had to ride metro mobility both ways and she did great. Most the day she was off duty.
She enjoyed the attention from Tia and her sister Joy and Greg's sister Shelly. She will enjoy tomorrow also.

We are having a good day. More tomorrow. A few more things to cook so tomorrow goes smoothly...........

Emma loves all the smells. Emma and Mary

A Good Day

Water Exercise today and so good for me!!!!!!! I watched a movie with Greg and also took a nap. It was rainy so Emma did not want to "play" outside. I think she would be a good hunting dog but would need to get use to rainy days etc.

It was good to see the MS friends who are in the swim group. Emma and I both seemed to like it I think. We had a good day.

With thanksgiving around the corner
We have so much to be thankful for..
GREG recovering even if it is not easy - they think they got all the cancer
for that we are most grateful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He is such a good man.
Emma seems to like that now naptime means Greg and I with her tucked in the bed too!!!!!!!
Togetherness is not just for bedtime any more.

Greg's sister called offering to take me on errands if needed tomorrow.
I have to think about it and then give her a call back.
Family and friends have been so good to us.

Anna and Mike came today and helped with some things too.
How grateful we are..................Mary and Emma

Safe travels if you travel on the holiday.

More about being grateful in the next few days.

Thankful for Health

We had book club today. Interesting discussion. It was good to get out of the house.

The rest of the day was quiet. Some quiet chores. Sorted some drawers and cupboards so good things to finish.
It was wet but mild so Emma got outside once the rain stopped. She does not like the rain you know.

Tomorrow Anna and Michael are coming over. The cleaning lady is coming too. Mike and Anna hope to do a few things outside for us before it gets colder. I think even snow is coming up in the forecast but not sure when. We have to say goodbye to this warmer than normal weather.

We plan to relax tonight...gosh it gets dark so early now. I miss the summer and going outdoors with Emma into the evening for walks, to talk to neighbors, or just to play.

I was thinking today how we all take health for granted till we have problems. I want to be more grateful for the good days for the times Greg, my family and friends, Emma and I are able to enjoy good health. Greg is just a bit better but we are glad for that.

Off to make supper. Actually all I have to make is a salad as my brother-in-law made supper that all I had to do is heat. Friends did the same last night. We are blessed by people who care....Mary and Emma

Sunday

Today we slept..........went outside...........ate................slept,,,,,,,,,,,,went outside.................slept.............read.............

I was exhausted. Enjoyed outside with Emma and also we slept a lot more than we have in a week. I slept through a visit with Greg's sisters (it was short). they brought food. Friends later stopped by with food. Some people from church brought food including fresh fruits...so we are well set here.

I just needed to catch up on my rest. tonight we are going to relax. I am so full I don't think i can eat much again. Just was outside with Emma.

We will see what each day brings. Greg enjoyed the Vikings day at least. His medications seem to be helping a little at least. Sleeping is still difficult for him due to pain. He needs more rest. The doctors say this is too be expected and hope for improvement.

Thanks for email, ecards, and so on...especially prayers. Mary

A Day to Be Outdoors

The weather was just great today. I think it reached almost 60 and was sunny. MN in NOV is NOT usually like that. Emma was outdoors a great deal with me. She loved the weather, the smells, and playing. Yesterday afternoon she played with Sophia a lot. Sophia is great at tossing her favorite toy and Emma fetching it. Outdoors is always fun but we sure are appreciating this weather before winter winds and snows creep in!!!

Becky and Justin stopped by today and helped me with a few things. It was nice to see them. A short visit is what Greg can handle though - he needs to rest. I think he appreciates the privacy of it being just his children/family while he is still dealing with pain etc. It was so nice to see Mike and Tia yesterday with the girls and Becky and Justin today. '''

We cleaned out and reorganized a few cup boards in my kitchen so that was a good job done. Becky helped and Greg gave me suggestions too.

I hope to relax tonight. Emma is happy to cuddle up on the loveseat with me. Emma helped pick up some items today but mostly went outside with me for a long time and napped with Greg. That was fine with me.

Tomorrow friends are bringing dinner. Tonight I am cooking a yummy healthy stir fry. Greg likes to do most the cooking but seems very satisfied with my cooking right now!

Wishing you a good weekend - hope if you live where the weather is nice that you get outside...Emma enjoyed a walk for sure.

Mary