Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thanksgiving 2010

This year Thanksgiving was different for my family and I. However; as I am learning, different doesn't mean bad. My Mom had to work today, Gamie was in Kansas City, and the boys are in Oklahoma. Dad tried to talk me into hiking or going out to eat. After a great debate I decided to cook. It was something I could finally do for my parents. I am exhausted. The theory was "go big or go home". Okay, so it wasn't "big" by any means, but it was for me (considering my specialty is "Easy Mac"). Christenson, party of three, was served green bean casserole, Hawaiian rolls, scalloped pineapple, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, turkey, and chocolate peanut butter pie. It is probably the most I have done, in one day, since March of 2009. Anyways, as I mentioned last week, I have so much to be thankful for. As I prayed tonight, I was struggling to find the right words to express my gratitude. All I could come up with was, "Thank you for the gift of life". Look how far we've come.

I hope you had a very beautiful Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for all of you. Don't forget to click HERE and register to give someone the gift of life. You could help make their Thanksgiving 2011 the best ever.

7 comments:

  1. Wow, Ceci! I am quite impressed! You made a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner! Ryan Paul told you me you were cooking, but I didn't expect so much food! I really don't think I could have done all that myself! I'm kind of an Easy Mac cook myself;) I am so glad you had a great Thanksgiving! Miss you and love you, Jena

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  2. We thought of you so often yesterday and missed you terribly! But, how like you to take a kinda yukky situation and turn it around for good! I'm sooooo proud of you and I know your mom & dad were VERY appreciative. All I can think to say is, "Thank you, thank you, thank you, God!!!!! (over & over) We love you, Ceci. Kathy & Rexie

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  3. I think your Thanksgiving dinner turned out fabulous! It looks so cute and that table cloth and center piece look so pretty...Where did you find that? :) You have given your parents more than just a thanksgiving dinner, you give them so much! They love you so much I know that for a fact and I am sure they are thankful just to have a nice dinner with you. I am thankful for you!!! I see you I hear you I love you :))))))

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  4. The meal looks absolutely awesome! As good as the meal was I am quite sure that the time your parents had with you was beyond priceless!! I am so proud of you. Keep climbing and may God bless you and your family beyond your wildest dreams! joe

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  5. G'day! Hey, thanks for your message on my caringbridge site. I only just saw it. So nice to hear from u. Feel free to email if u like. Is this a safe place to post my address for u? Anyhow: BeStillmysoul@hotmail.com

    Luv to keep in touch. I may be a bit older than u, but inside me, I've still got a lot of things to work out and lots more living to do! I appreciate having a friend like u to join in this journey.

    Take care my sweet... xoxo Jules

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  6. P.S. I wish I was at your Thanksgiving Dinner. Yum!

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  7. Your Thanksgiving dinner sounds yummy! Hope your holidays were great. We think of you often and pray for you daily! Hugs from WA!

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