There was only one oven available so far away from all of our houses, so most everyone cooked at home and drove it up while it was still warm. Adam and I brought a boysenberry pie, which we made the night before. No stresses for us!
We got up there a bit before noon. The women that were there already were cooking various dishes. Wanting to feel all “cook-ish” too, I watched the pots to make sure they boil.
Leaving the pots to themselves, I began to play my DS for a bit while Adam played with his nieces and nephews.
Meanwhile, I had chosen not to eat the night before, knowing that lunch was going to be a fantastic feast. The kids broke out the leftover Halloween candy and I resisted the urge to munch, but not for long. The appetizers were spread out and people were sampling, so I sampled too. I had to stop myself after a bit, because I was ruining my appetite.
Dinner (lunch) was finally announced to begin and we stood and blessed the food, carved the turkey, and proceeded to eat. I tried a little of everything. I enjoyed the variety of dishes available and may be recipe collecting soon.
I would like to mention a few of the things I am grateful for.
First, I am grateful for my husband. He takes care of all the yucky parts of living in the adult world. He lets me make him strange food and he will try it with a smile. He always has time for me, no matter how busy he is.
My fish. She’s still alive and I am grateful.
My parents (both sets). They are very supportive and understanding.
Money. We don’t have any, but I am grateful when we do.
The gospel. The reasons for this are obvious.
Now it’s my turn to say what I’m thankful for...
My wife. And not just her being in my life and being my best friend, but I’m grateful for everything she is and does (a great cook, for example, and the fact that she will make me anything if I ask her to).
My family. They are the best, hands down. Yours may be the best for you, but for me, you can’t beat my family. So don’t bother trying.
My Heavenly Father. He gave me everything on this list.
Those are just the big things. When you are as poor as Jenn and I are, you learn to be extra thankful for the little things. Everything we have is a gift. From every bookshelf to every book on it. Every wall and every working doorknob. And we don’t know what we would do without luxuries like video games, movies, and a working television.
This was a great Thanksgiving. Lots and lots of laughs and good food. But now that the day I like to refer to as “Christmas Lite” is over with, it’s time to move on to the real thing! Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming!
