Thanksgiving 2009

Today was an amazing day.
Matthew and Stephanie spent the night.
Steph bought all of us Christmas PJ bottoms.
Seems it was a tradition with them over the years.
So, around 9PM we all put on our PJ's and played games.

This morning I wasn't really sure I could do it....
Wasn't sure I could put on a smile and act like everything was normal.
Because it wasn't.
Gary should have been there with us.
Why...
I still can't believe it.
How did this happen?

Then, Matthew came bounding into our room.
Excited about Thanksgiving...
Smiling ear to ear.
Wanting to play.
Just a normal little 6 year old.
Ready to begin the day.

And so we did...

The feeling of being lost went away.

Memories of past Thanksgivings came flooding back.

Remembering our Mom and Dad.
Remembering Gary.

Knowing they were with us.

Going to Mom and Dad's grave tomorrow to place their holiday
grave blankets, flowers and wreath.

Giving Steph a wreath for Gary's grave.

Not ready to go there yet.

Happy Thanksgiving to our family and friends.
Remembering everyone this Thanksgiving.
More than ever.
Life is truly a gift.
Enjoy every moment.