Happy Thanksgiving!

This year's Thanksgiving was probably my favorite. I woke up before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began at 9 and got started on the do-ahead potatoes I was making for our family's feast at my parents' house. Dave was nice enough to let me hog the TV all morning. Haha! My dad made a turkey in the rotisserie, and it was soooo juicy! Yum! That, combined with green bean casserole, delicious rolls, do-ahead potatoes, and ham wraps and shrimp for appetizers left me stuffed by the end of the meal. I didn't eat anything else, with the exception of apple pie for dessert, the rest of the day.

In addition to the good food and time with family, I think this Thanksgiving was my favorite because of what I have to be thankful for. It's been a tough, challenging year, but I'm so grateful for the simple fact that we made it! I'm more grateful for the way life is today, and I know I wouldn't be so appreciative if it weren't for what we went through to get to this point. Thank you, Lord, for working through the tough times and bringing us through!