Full Stomachs

Bay City, Texas

Weather: low 42 degrees, high 65 degrees, clear skies

As we go through our daily lives, sometimes we tend to forget how fortunate we are. Even with the economy in the tank, and the politicians doing everything they can to make us a second rate power, we need to remember that we still live in the greatest country in the world. If you don't think so, then why are so many people trying to come here?

Carolyn and I are thankful for many things on this day of thanksgiving, including our health, family, and friends. Even though we may not see family and friends as much as we would like, at least we have the opportunity. That's more than many people can say.

As I said earlier in the week, we were expecting my brother Keith and his family here from Arkansas for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, that didn't work out. Instead, it was a smaller family gathering at Terrell and Kathy's house for a very good holiday meal. Lori was there, as well as Carolyn and I. We had the usual Thanksgiving food, but what was really special was being able to share it with family.

Speaking of family, we're hopeful that Terri and Thomas will be here for Christmas. That would be the first time in several years that we will have been able to have our girls and their families together for the holiday.

When we returned home from lunch, I had some things to do to get ready to leave here in the morning. Dumping the holding tanks, checking the tires on the truck and RV (had to add some air to some of the tires), stowed everything neatly in the basement, checked the levels on the truck engine, etc. Final preparations for leaving in the morning shouldn't take much. Put away the satellite dish, water hose, and sewer hose.

As I'm writing this post, Alan Jackson is singing gospel music on television. We like gospel music, and for the rest of the year, we look forward to seeing and hearing more of it.

We hope everyone had a good holiday.

More later, be safe.

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