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Tomorrow morning early, well early for me, my brother and I will be driving to Kansas to be with the family. The funeral is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. We will drive back on Wednesday, so Vance (and I) can celebrate Thanksgiving with his wife and kids. Our family will be kind of scattered this holiday, which was actually our "year" to be together. My dad and sister will be her in-laws. I'll be with my brother and his in-laws, and my mom will be with her sister, nephew, and Gramma. I'm thankful that we will all be with some sort of family.

I am also so thankful for the sunny weather today, and the good forecast for the next few days while we will be traveling. It is often not this cooperative weather-wise. I'm thankful that I'll get to see my mom and dad and sister, and my adorable new nephew. I'm also thankful that I'll be road-tripping with the brother. So this is all for the next few days. I hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and take every opportunity to love and enjoy the family and friends that you will be celebrating with.

Bittersweet

My mom called this morning to let me know that my Grampa passed away in his sleep last night. We are so thankful that it was peaceful. He had a good day yesterday and was able to spend some time with my cousin: talking, doing puzzles, and even eating. We aren't sure about funeral plans yet, possibly next Tuesday.

What I'm thankful for today? My big brother who is turning 36 today. I'm grateful that he's brother and for how he and his wife have included me in their family and allow me to tag along and be part of holidays. We will be road tripping together to Kansas for the funeral since my sister-in-law is really struggling with morning sickness (well, really evening sickness).

The Giving of Thanks

Good friends
Great conversation
Apple waffles
Sweatpants
Flannel shirts
Cookbooks (more to come on this tomorrow)

... Sleep!

Eleven days and counting ...

Thankful for Sherrie coming to visit and speak in chapel, laughing with my girls, no snow, and lots of fun events to come this week.

Gratitude

Last weekend was my RA Small Group retreat. I am truly thankful for each one of these ten women. They are wonderful, and I am so glad to have them in my life. Here are some photos from our weekend.

Our small group name is the Incredibles, so here we are with our pumpkin.

Sarah and I

This is Ange with a ball of pumpkin guts ... I just thought it was a cool picture.

Update: Grampa is settled in at the nursing home. He seems to be resting well and is still taking some food and thickened liquids. Today he was even watching golf and played a game. Mom is staying home for the time being, but my aunt and uncle will be there the next couple of weeks.