Turkey Day

Well before we know it Thanksgiving will be here. Less then a week away. Families will be getting together and enjoying time together. I am sure there will be lots of laughing, and some crying. This year will be no different for us. We will be getting together with Paul's family like we have done every year since I became a part of this family. My sister will be coming to join us this year with her two girls, which I am so thankful for. I have never had a thanksgiving with her or any holiday for that matter so I am very excited about it.

I just want to take a moment to ask something of everyone out there that should read this. ( I know the numbers are small but you can pass the word!)

As this Holiday season is here and we are all enjoying our time with others and our families, don't forget about all of those that will not be home with their families. At the Veterans program the other day at my kids high school one of the girls read a story. It touched me and will be something I will be doing this year. I will probably have tears (which if you know me does not take much to do anyway!) but I am going to do it. I had tears trying to tell Paul about it. I have tears now just thinking about it My kids and I were talking about it a couple of nights ago and they agree we need to do it and that it is a cool idea.

The story went like this....

A soldier had set the table for a friend of his that was out in the field. He waited and waited for his friend to come back from his mission. He did not return. He was killed in action while out on patrol. After awhile, one of his fellow soldiers asked him if he was going to clean the dishes up. He stated that he was not going to and proceeded to eat his dinner. He stated that he would not take away the dishes because he was not going to forget the soldier that was suppose to be there eating with him. They asked that as we all sit down for our thanksgiving dinner this year, (and all the rest) that we set an extra plate. A plate to represent all those soldiers that will not be home with their families this holiday season and for those that will never make it home for another meal. Let those around you know that these soldiers are not forgotten, nor will they ever be!

Also. if you know a soldier's family that will be home alone without their soldier this year, make sure you tell them thank you. They are sacrificing so much for all of us.


Thank you all who serve! No words can or will ever express how thankful I am to know so many service members. Some in my own family, and I am very proud of all of them.

Take care & God Bless you all!