I love Thanksgiving! My family always had turkey with all the fixings and it was a time when family gathered for the meal and usually for the day. Many holidays were spent with family and friends that were like family. I remember the turkey was always good except when my mom decided to make "turkey roll" or in my explanation "paper turkey".
In the past few years, we have a meal here or go out. I have enjoyed watching the posts on face book to see the varied selections of food and activities.
I have thought alot about Thanksgiving 20 years ago. My parents were married in 1939 on Thanksgiving Day. In 1989, we gathered in Enid Oklahoma to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a vow renewable at the church, followed by a reception. We had a great time!
I didn't know it until the first part of December, but I was pregnant that Thanksgiving. We had 2 boys and I really wanted a daughter. I found out I was pregnant the first part of December, Laci was born July 18, 1990. It doesn't seem like 20 years ago. Sometimes it seems longer, sometimes just yesterday. I have tried to remember the Thanksgiving in 1990, but I honestly don't remember anything about it. Where we went, what we did, completely draws a blank. I'm sure we celebrated, but not really sure about any details.
Laci died in January 9f 1991. I would consider this one of the worst things I have experienced.
So, flash forward 20 years later. I am really looking forward to Thanksgiving. We are having friends and family to our home and I have a feeling it's gonna be a great day!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
