something nice happened on the way to thanksgiving. last week as my family began shooting email replies to all on the subject of turkeys, stuffing, yams, muffins, cranberry sauce, yams, and all the rest, the real spirit of the holiday made an unexpected appearance.
our matriarch, (i call her carol but she responds to any of the following: grami, mom, ma, or honey,) mentioned in one of her replies that she had a thanksgiving wish which included peace in the hearts of everyone the world over. she went on to ask if anyone else had a wish.
my dad jumped right in with wishes for peace in the world, blessings for our political leaders and such. my sister, carole ann, followed with similar wishes for love and kindness to permeate the biosphere. eventually i jumped in and made a long list of things i am thankful for this year, most notably including my family and our continued good health. then my brother replied to all and said he was thankful for all of us. he humbly said he was happy we all put up with him despite all of his tattoos and his extended absence.
it was a super nice chain of emails. i think it prepped our family for a great holiday tomorrow. there was even some levity as we discussed the erection of a basketball hoop at my parents house that has apparently represented too large a project for some time. oh, and my brother in his inimitable style, said he was thankful that all of his sisters-in-law, (there are three,) are "hot."
that was funny, (and true.) i am surprised he did not spell 'hot,' with two t's, though. and now i have something extra to add to my list of things i am thankful for. i am thankful for levity. happy thanksgiving to you and yours!
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