Thanksgiving Like no Other

 

What a year!  We were so grateful to be able to have a family meal.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  Good food, good company, and no other expectations.  It was extra special this year as Grandpa was able to drive in after spending two months in the hospital with Valley Fever and Jan surprised me by flying in.

Jan flew in from my cousin Melanie's in St Louis and brought with her toys and puzzles that Mel's boys have outgrown.  Alexander stayed up super late exploring the new toys.

Unfortunately, I pulled a muscle in my back on Thanksgiving.  I cannot express the pain it is causing me.  It hurts to breath!  Thank God for family.  Jan took on the entire dinner, while also helping Grandpa and Gammie entertain the boys.  My neighbor and dearest friend Jennifer came over three times on Thanksgiving to help me stretch, prop me up and ice me, and help me figure out the best medicine combination.  She had a similar injury after having Logen so she was a mastermind caregiver.  I have never felt so helpless.

Grandpa's gift of a foosball table really saved the day

What it looks like when Jan is in charge of the boys...

This guy is cutting at least four teeth and his mama can't pick him up.  He has been a trooper though.

We said goodbye to Joey and Grandpa on Friday as they headed back to Tucson.  We have really become fond of Joey and I know we are all going to miss his high energy, but I am so thrilled that Steve is continuing to feel better and able to reunite with his pup.

I just need my back to get better before Jan leaves Monday.  I thought I was on the mend yesterday, but woke up this morning to the strongest muscle spasms I have had yet... Thankfully Alexander went to the campground with Gammie, Jan is running ragged with Nikolai, and my neighbors all have my back...pun intended!  I am so thankful for my community.