Thanksgiving was as much of a success as it could be, considering the circumstances. It was a bummer to not have Brenan there, who is usually Head of the Table at Thanksgiving when Dad has to work and the leader of the Thanksgiving prayer. Luckily, we had Uncle Russ with us to serve as the dual role Head of the Table and Head Chef! He made us some gourmet entrees like wild rice stuffing and wild rice and mushroom soup, not to mention a succulent oven-baked turkey, for our delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Luckily, we also had the great invention of the speaker phone with us - and Brenan was there in voice and spirit to bring us our holiday prayer as usual. It was an unexpected surprise that he and Mom concocted, and just as we were sitting down to our meal Mom brought out the phone, set it in the middle of the table, and via speaker phone, we could all hear Brenan lead us in prayer. It was a moment that brought tears to my eyes.
Also with us on Thanksgiving day were Uncle Les and Aunt Linda, Jess's mom Diane, Dave and his two friends Mike and Jeff. Mom spent the morning and the evening with Brenan at the hospital, Jess spent the day with him, and Dave and I stopped in after the Thanksgiving meal in the afternoon. It was a good day filled with too much good food and lots of love!
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Brenan ~ I'm sorry you weren't home for Thanksgiving but, we all have many things to be thankful for - your getting better everyday. I hope you're feeling better and maybe able to have more than liquids. At least ice cream would be good. Many prayers and hugs coming your way.
Cindy Lou Who
Maybe Christmas? :-) You all hang in there. Brenan will be there in the flesh before much longer. I'm so proud of all of you for your strength and compassion. Lots of love and best wishes always from crazy cousin Jodi in Oregon. :-)
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