Reflections of our 2009 Thanksgiving Gathering

While the Thanksgiving table was being cleared, two men had a serious conversation.

We moved to the living room to play "Four on a Couch".  (The fourth person sat on a chair beside the couch.)  But here, father and his two daughters sat side by side.  The women won both games, by the way.

T. found a great friend.  This was taken either during the "couch" game or while we played Thanksgiving Alphabet...

Great Grandpa took time to communicate one-on-one with most of us.  He's a great encourager.

We celebrated his 83rd birthday a day early.

Many others were here, but the photographer sadly found herself distracted and separated from her camera. Thus no picture of the turkey and ham platters and an absence of pictures of the entire group.  An incredibly delicious meal complete with multiple desserts exceeded our appetites.  Games were played; conversations abounded.  We missed those who were unable to be here, but recognize the realities of distance and juggling multiple family commitments.  We thank God for our family and blessing us with each other.