It is the season of thanks; the time of year people most often take into account all the blessings and goodness that is in their lives. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and cherished every bit of "goodness" on that special day.
This Thanksgiving was a big "first" for us. It was the first time that we didn't share our big meal with our extended family. I must admit that when we moved to Oregon back in June, I wondered what our Thanksgiving would be like. I knew we wouldn't be making a trip to Ohio or Wisconsin, and figured others wouldn't be coming here. (It's quite a costly trip coming from the Midwest!) So, as the weeks counted down until turkey day, I wondered what our plans would be. I eventually decided that we would just be eating turkey for months on end, because 2 adults and 4 children can only eat so much! We, however, did receive several invitations to join other families for the day. We were blessed by others thoughtfulness and concern~ thank you so much to all who invited us! It meant much to know you were willing to share your table and time with us.
We had one invitation in particular that we accepted. In the short time we have lived in Oregon, God has truly blessed me with a very fast friendship. It wasn't long before our families spent some time together and now I think the rest is history! Well, history in the making maybe :)
Joe and Missy, thanks so much for sharing your day with us! We couldn't have asked for a better time! You guys have quickly become family to us. Just for the record....Missy is the queen of Nerts (sp?). Actually, that doesn't really sound that flattering, does it??? Well, I'm sure she'll take it as a compliment :) The meal was incredible and the company was even better! Thanks for making this Thanksgiving a great one for us!
So for all of our family far away who might have missed us at their tables this year, we want you to know that we missed you too. But God has been faithful and loving in providing us a support of "family" here too.
Just so you know, the kids' hair does not usually look like this. All of the children posted here are quite normal looking. They had fun with these little makeovers!
3 comments:
Thank you so much for your sweet words and for sharing your Thanksgiving with us. We enjoyed the laughs and will cherish the memories!
We love you guys!
Mis
So thankful for God's gracious provision for you guys! We missed you around the Thanksgiving table, but we're glad that He's connecting your hearts with others who are able to encourage you along the way.
We love you all ~
my heart is glad and rejoycing(sp) that you guys have made such strong bonds and friendships so quickly. We miss you guys like crazy and this time difference is really bad:( I'm glad that you had a great Thanksgiving!
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