Thanksgiving Was Wonderful!!

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We had my parents, my foster brother and his daughter over for dinner and we had a wonderful time! We ate till we all could pop! lol No room for pie no matter what kind it was. I had cherry, apple and two pumkin pies and finally after about 2 hours, I finally got my slice of cherry pie and mmmmmm!! It was so good!! Since dad is a diabetic, I got the sugar free cherry and apple pie fillings and hoped for the best and it was right good!! My oldest brother couldn't make it because his son was in some church function and my middle brother didn't come because his wife was having dinner with her oldest son and his wife. Oh well. Both are going to regret this because it COULD very well be mom and dad's last with us for we don't know BUT I do know this, they're not getting any younger and their health is not good but what they choose to do knowing this is on their own conscience, not mine. Anyway, hubby and I were up till 4am last night getting things done so we wouldn't be so overwelmed with all the preparations and was up again at 10:30 but dragging our tails behind ourselves but after a cup of coffee, we were up and going again! I went upstairs after much debate and got my decorations down and put them up in a hurry and they turned out right nice!! The only thing that I don't have that I wish I did is ceramic Indians to go with the pilgrams that my grandmother had when she passed away. I got 'em and painted 'em right nice! So I set them as a center piece for the table then of course they got taken off when it was time to load the table up with all the food. We gave most of it to my parents because after talking to my aunt, apparently they don't have much in their freezer. I think what's happening is, since my nephew is being kicked out, mom and dad have to save every penny they have to make the next house payment and not only that, they need all the supplies needed to paint and clean that house that they're trying to sell so it felt really good to give them all the food. I'm going to have to check their freezer to see what they have because of what my aunt has told me. I will NOT let my parents starve no matter what. Ain't happening. Another thing, I took mom aside and gave her the money that I've been saving that I earned here on mylot ($60.) and told her that this is her money to do with however she pleases because I know she's without money and that just isn't sitting well with me. She of course bawked about it but I told her I've had a great time making it and I will NOT take no for an answer and besides, you were there to bail us out when we were so down and out now it's my turn. As she went to hug me she had tears in her eyes and said thank you I love you and then she turned away to put it in her purse. THAT was my highlight of my day/night!! It felt so good to see her happy again in a different way. Friends, I love my parents and will do anything in the world for them!!Now to turn this into a discussion, did you enjoy your Thanksgiving? Did you have lots of family come? Did you decorate for the holiday? Tell me all about it!!