Gratitude

We had Thanksgiving at our daughter's home, with her husband, dogs, and in-laws. It was very appreciated, even though we had way too many desserts. Of course, what is Thanksgiving without many desserts? I rermember family festivities when I was a kid. Mom made everything. Then, as we grew and moved out, we women brought stuff...like fruit salad, veggie trays, sometimes pies. But it was still basically Mom's show. Her last one, we again congregated, but it was in the family room at the housing unit. And it was the day after Thanksgiving, so we could get more family there. One of my brothers got there; the other lives too far away. At least my cousin lives in the area, so he showed up. Some things about growing up are very sad. But we have our memories.