We had a really fun Thanksgiving. The Clarks came over from Minneapolis. We played lots of games, ate lots of good food, went on a fun hike at the Dells of the Eau Claire, did a couple of puzzles and Mary Ann and I even did our traditional craft day. It was fun to have the house full of people. Here are some photos. Janet even made one of the pies, a pumpkin one. I guess she's trying to compete with her brothers. The picture is of a little pie she made with the leftovers.
Here are some of the things I'm thankful for this year:
1. Two beautiful, talented, kind, and smart daughters-in-law and one wonderful, sweet, talented, intelligent son-in-law. It's such a blessing to our family that our oldest three children have found spouses who are such good people, trying to live the gospel. We love you, guys!
2. Safe travel. Our family travels a lot, for fun, for work and for school. I'm thankful for all the years of safe travel that we've had.
3. Missionaries. It's been awhile since we've had a missionary out and it brings a special spirit to our home. Now we'll have two. I don't know exactly how we'll afford it, but I'm thankful for Joanna and Sarah's desires to serve missions.
4. Health and strength. We all have our ups and downs, but the little granddaughter on the way and the return to health and strength of Sarah's knee are miracles to me.
5. I think we have the best friends in the world. They're scattered all over the world, and we don't get to see them much, but they have made us so happy over so many years. This summer, I had the opportunity to get together with one of my college roommates. I hadn't seen her for almost 30 years, but we still have the bond that existed back then. I count some of my seminary students, who are now adults, as friends, too, and that's a wonderful blessing.
There are really too many other things to list, but I know that the Lord has blessed us. I hope you will all spend a few minutes pondering all that you have to be thankful for.
4 comments:
Aww thank you, and we are SO lucky to have such fabulous in-laws!! We sure are looking forward to Christmas and all the game playing! :)
Hi Scoresby's, so glad you have a site to look at too, I still tell everyone what a great seminary teacher you were! Glad to hear there's a granddaughter on the way, there's nothing like having babies around!
Preston was a little upset that he wasn't described as handsome. But don't worry, Mom, I assured him that you had to pick from a long list of adjectives and didn't want to give him more praise than you did the girls.
I am so glad to call your family my friends. I am also happy about the grandchildren, nothing like them. I know next Christmas will be especially great for your family.
This year I am so thankful for so many things, especially the frienship of wonderful people that have made such a positive impression on our lives. I will always be thankful for the wonderful times that we spent making things.
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