Oh, so thankful

Today I baked two pies for tomorrow: a pumpkin and a wild huckleberry. In the morning I'll cook the smelly rutabagas that we ate every Thanksgiving growing up, the rutabagas my brothers love and that no other female in my family will come near. And then my husband and I will go over the river and through the woods... or rather down the long freeway, spend the day laughing and talking. And, of course, we'll marvel over how much all the kids have grown (including mine!). And I'll think about all the good things in my life and thank God. Hard times come and go, but they can't overshadow the good things. And this year I have much for which to be thankful. I have wonderful people in my life, my latest brain baby is out in print and she is lovely, and I am in a new house and have great neighbors. It just doesn't get any better than that. Tomorrow I will go through the day with a smile on my face as I think of how very blessed I am! Happy Thanksgiving.