This was our first Thanksgiving dinner since the pandemic
. . . and it was nice. Danny fried a turkey, BBQ'd lamb chops and pork ribs. Melanie served Tofurkey and banana pudding. And yeah, we had collard greens, Salmon and monkey bread. The monkey bread, however, ended up on the dessert table, at first, because of the pretty bundt pan design. And who could resist sweet potato and pumpkin pies with a side of See's Candies. I think I gained 10 pounds typing this blog. We didn't just eat. No, no, no, no, no. We solved riddles and then played art history, Star Wars and the movie Inside Out themed games on Kahoot.
We kept the celebration small (eight folks) and asked everyone planning on attending to be fully vaccinated for COVID 19. But, we also didn't want to leave anyone out, so we planned a Zoom gathering as well. Family dropped in, jockeying for position (I mean we can be loud and loving) from Ohio, Nevada and San Bernardino. I think our ancestors, though, would be proud of how we connected across several generations and states to show our love for one another.
Our loved ones shared in the festivities from a heavenly realm and got ring side seats. I could feel their presence and it covered me like a warm blanket. These times we get together are precious and meaningful to the mind, spirit and genealogy. And like my life partner Greg said in his prayer, "I hope the younger generation carries on the tradition" of gathering to show our connectedness and love. Smooches fam. And to all the folks reading this, you are sharing in the joy.
I hope you enjoy the video of my beloved family making connections.
Try this link, just in case: https://youtu.be/KB4DbZXaGhs
