Thanksgiving

As we celebrate the American holiday of thanksgiving, I am mindful of the people who have made my life so complete. They include not only my loving spouse, and children, but the people with whom we have shared this day throughout the years: family members, college friends, friends from our children's colleges, their parents and siblings, fellow workers. There is always one above all, and that would be my parents who taught us how to celebrate these times at their magnificent dining room table, that seemed to extend forever from room to room. There was bounty, welcoming, laughter, and stories from everyday life.

There were five of us children who grew up together. Invitations to another person's table were rare. So we had our feast, and Dad would invite his co-workers from Montgomery Ward to share our good time. It was fun, special and inspiring. Sometimes, it was Mom's relatives, or Dad's siblings.

The common thread was the love, the laughter, and the bounty, all for which we gave, and continue to give thanks.

Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!