I am thankful that Ken and I are together and enjoy relatively good health. We can’t accomplish all of the things we used to, which can be frustrating, but something we have to accept. We both have our age-related problems and have endured serious illnesses, but neither of us is incapacitated. Before our fall birthdays, we each passed our driver’s test continuing our freedom to go where we want when we want.
Each morning, we awake from a good night’s sleep. It has been interrupted by trips to the bathroom but we have drifted back to dreamland. We each fix our own breakfast because Ken is an early bird while I think the day doesn’t exist before seven a.m.
Through the day, I prepare lunch and supper. Sandwiches usually suffice for our noon meal. We eat a lot of soups and casseroles in the evening. With just the two of us, I have a couple days or more that all I have to do is reheat the main course leftovers.
The usual household chores such as laundry are shared by Ken and me. We have a cleaning service, which comes every two weeks. I can no longer vacuum rugs or mop kitchen floors.
Thanksgiving Day, our kids and grandkids will gather at our house for dinner at noon. Our daughter, Lisa, helps me prepare the food while Ken cooks the turkey on the grill. We hope to keep the tradition alive as long as possible.
I am thankful that everyone has settled in the area so we can celebrate all occasions together. There is some give and take on setting times because of work hours and other sides of the family. Dates don’t matter–it’s the people that make the gathering festive.
What are you thankful for?