Things to be thankful for this holiday season...

As we celebrated Thanksgiving this past Thursday I was sick, so sick that I think I slept through most of it. I didn't get to help with the cooking or the planning of the meal or any part of it other than to help Kevin decide that it would be a good idea to visit his parents instead of sitting home since he would probably not be able to see them for Christmas this year. I was glad that we got to go, we got to see many of Kevin's family members and I was told that they played rousing rounds of Guitar Hero III and scrabble while I slept in a drug induced coma for most of it.

We got to go to Mike's to see Logan and Lauren, although by the time we got there most of the food had been consumed and everyone was in turkey induced laziness. It was just not the same to have the holiday that meant so much to Sandi and our family without her there, especially in her house. I was terrified to go there if I am to be honest with you. I was afraid that Mike would
have made sweeping changes to the house and I wouldn't be able to see her anywhere but those fears were unfounded. Mike has kept things very nicely and the kids seem to be thriving in their own way. It was a difficult day and brought back many memories of happier times.


We did visit the cemetery on Thursday. They have placed her marker and planted the tree for her. It looks amazing in that horrible macabre way that you don't want to see but can't seem to not stop to look.


We came home on Friday and Mom and Dad came with us. We had all done other things for what is traditionally a Creighton family event so we decided to come back to our house to do the holiday some Creighton family justice! Mom and I woke early begin the turkey and dressing. We cooked all of the traditional things. We invited our friends and neighbors (all of whom we are most thankful for. Without them I would not have made it through the past six months. I love you guys more than you know!) over to celebrate and watch football (GO MIZZOU) and play hand and foot! Really guys, I would have made that much food just for my family of five! While we played cards and joked with each other we cheered Mizzou to victory over the KU Jayhawks and called it a great night! I am most thankful for good friends and close family. That is what it is really all about!