Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Giving Thanks

 

I have finished my cooking for today. The pumpkin pie and berry pie are cooling on the counter. The stuffing, which will not be stuffed in the bird, is chilling in the refrigerator. The yams are baked and prepped and ready for orange sauce tomorrow. The cranberry sauce is cooling in a pretty bowl. 

Jake will join us and he is bringing a concoction of root vegetables. He experiments with produce he gets in his fresh from the farm box, delivered twice a month. 

We will roast a small turkey breast, trying not to miss the smoky turkey and gravy from our traditional BBQ smoked bird. Maybe for Christmas?

We will be grateful for each other, for our good health, for the company of our son, for plentiful food on the table , and a warm and secure home. 

Tom and I have worked hard for what we have but we know that it takes more than hard work. We had opportunity, good parents, and good fortune. So many were not so fortunate. My heart goes out to those who are struggling.

Stay well, stay warm, stay loved and loving. 



9 comments:

  1. happy Thanksgiving, this time to party yeah

    Looks like there's going to be a big meal at home.

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  2. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Tom and all the family.

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  3. Same to you, we also are eating turkey breast and all the trimmings just the two of us but missing family.

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  4. Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy your day.

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  5. Such a lovely post, Linda, adding this to my list of things I am grateful for. Blessings to you and yours, dear Linda. Stay safe and warm as you enjoy your wonderful repast. :-)

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  6. Right back at ya Linda. Enjoy this day with Jake and yes, most of us have so much to be thankful for. Stay safe and well.

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  7. We also have to have aims and goals to get there. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  8. I'm so happy you had a lovely Thanksgiving together with Jake. I do love berry pies. You are such a great cook, Linda. And yes, you are truly blessed.

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