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Well, Thanksgiving 2014 is in the history books.  People are going out in the crowds and throngs of people to shop for many items that they have been planning to purchase since last Thanksgiving.  Plans don’t always work out though.  This year, I planned on spending this Thanksgiving with my mother, new husband, son, and siblings who chose not to go out of town.  I planned to watch Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving with Mom while preparing the meal for Thanksgiving Day.  I planned to be knocked out from chowing down on some serious Thanksgiving soul food as Mom nods in her chair next to me and the football game ends up watching us instead of the other way around.  So many plans.  Well, plans can change.

Thanksgiving 2014 found me without Mom.  I did not fix Thanksgiving dinner with Mom.  I did not watch Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving at all this year.  The game was on the television but I half way paid attention.  Sleep came after speaking with family over SKYPE.  My husband and son both had to work so needless to say, the afternoon was very quiet.  None of this did I plan.  One could say after reading this that I must have had a pretty miserable Thanksgiving.  Well, it was not miserable.

Thanksgiving 2014 was different and pleasant.  I prepared a ham and turkey for our meats.  For the vegetables, I made a corn, carrot, and green pea medley.  I also prepared, stuffing, scalloped potatoes, and crescent rolls.  My sister made her outstanding mac and cheese and my son quenched our thirsts with some tasty lemonade.  The game was on, but we halfway  paid attention as we were enjoying the food and fellowship.  We were a small group this year but a thankful one.  Thankful to have the support of a loving family who understands how difficult this time of transition is for me even though they too are grieving the passing of our mother.  As my son prayed over the meal today, I smiled knowing that my father and mother would be extremely proud that he knows what being thankful really means.

Although I truly missed my mom on this special family day, I am proud that I did not cry at all which is a MAJOR accomplishment!!!!!  See Mom, I am getting better.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING MOM!!!  It was not what you and I planned but we know that plans can change.

Happy Thanksgiving weekend folks.  Celebrate the season and have a fabulous Funkadelic Friday.