I posted (or thought I did) on Thanksgiving day, but it doesn't seem to have shown up, so...

This Thanksgiving was very special for me, as it is/was the second TG I have spent with my family in 15 years (we usually cross the pond to visit during the summer, or during the winter holidays; November doesn't offer as much time when the kids are not in school - a major consideration).

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and to be able to enjoy TG dinner with my family (3 generations; 14 people including my parents, sibs, and nieces & nephews - everyone except my husband) meant SO much to me, I confess I still get choked up thinking about it.

I was also aware that (due to my parents' increasing age and frailties), it might be the last TG I manage to get to which both parents are able to attend, as well.

A sobering thought, but one that made me all the more thankful for the sweetness of that time together. It is a memory I will treasure.