Thankful for a Wonderful and Healthy Family

We met a J's nieces house for a Thanksgiving Dinner and a visit with J's side of the family. J was up at six this morning to put the 21# turkey in the roaster. She prepared fresh cranberry sauce, gravy and stuffing to take into Boise for the dinner. Everybody who attended brought something to round out the dinner. Nephew John brought the usual rolls that the school cooks in Jerome bake, but he also brought his new girlfriend. We, of course, gave her the old routine that we were sorry for her having hooked up with John. John had warned her that she would probably hear the likes.

We are thankful that Bryan, who had suffered a stroke six weeks ago, was able to come home for the day. He has about a week more of physical therapy at the convalescent center and then will be home. He has gone from not being able to walk, to using a walker, to using a cane. I think he is just about ready for a fishing trip. Jody, had half of a thyroid removed last Friday and was in attendance and looking very well. This has been a rough stretch for the family. We are again blessed with several small children at the family gatherings. We had a spell there when all the little kids had grown up and had not yet married or had started families. It is a joy to have the little ones to play with and watch.

Here are some pictures that I took. You can figure out who is who.