It really does amaze me how quickly the holidays roll around. Wasn't it just New Years 2011 yesterday? But some how it has happened, Thanksgiving Day is just five days away and I feel so blessed to be able to host it again this year. To accomodate everyone's crazy schedules we have our family gathering on the Saturday following the actual day. And I truly appreciate the little extra time to get it all together with Mom leading the way.
But this year is different in a very big way. This is the first big holiday where our Daddy won't be with us. He will always be in our hearts no matter what but physically he'll be far far away. There will be many reminders of his missing presence, from his grumblings of letting the turkey cool to long, to his careful carving of said turkey and many fingers slipping in for pre-samples. The way Daddy could quietly announce its time to pray would bring all hands together around the loaded table, heads bowed in prayer and then the feasting would begin. Everyone eating way too much, savoring every bite down to the best Chocolate Creme Pie in the world. Daddy was usually the first to slip into the after dinner nap, followed by many others. Those memories will never be forgotten.
So on this Thanksgiving Day like no other, I know we will all forever remember that Daddy is truly with us.
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