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Friday, November 22, 2013

Giving Thanks

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is a mere few days away. I'm happy, though. We have so many things for which to be grateful this year.

Health scares have been turned into sighs of relief. We all are fortunate to have decent jobs. No one lives so far away that they can't be home in a heartbeat. And an elderly aunt who endured several years of the indignities brought on by end-stage dementia has finally been released from her suffering. Thanksgiving will be a time for us to sit back, breathe, and know that everything is as it should be.

Since Thanksgiving is "my" holiday, I need to prepare for company. I've made lists (checking them twice) and will soon be filling my grocery cart with delectable goodies. There's nothing like the scent of Thanksgiving Day. I can smell the mouth-watering aromas of turkey, pumpkin, and cinnamon now.

Unfortunately, I can smell something else, too. This has added yet another task to my list...




























He-he! I'm thankful to be a self-service hygiene expert. 

15 comments:

Hailey and Zaphod and their Lady said...

You have a lot to be thankful for. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and we hope you remember to be thankful every day. Lee and Phod

Sioux Roslawski said...

Your two friends look suspicious. I hope they both get some turkey this week...

FANCY the Red Standard Poodle said...

Hi Y'all!

BOL!!!

Kitty, visitors can smell you and doggy even if your peeps can't.

Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog

Lynn said...

Oopsy, did someone have an accident? I'm like you, can't wait to smell all the good smells from Thanksgiving. Yum. Have a happy one!

CreekHiker / HollysFolly said...

Hope York holiday is wonderful!

Sketching with Dogs said...

Wish we had Thanksgiving over here. It is such a nice holiday to celebrate with a lovely sentiment.
I know what you mean about your aunt. My gran suffered from dementia and it is not nice.
Bloody animals, LOL.
Lynne x

Unknown said...

Thankful indeed and we hope your preparations for Turkey Day goes smoothly. Have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly

Frankie Furter and Ernie said...

Yes Thanksgiving is Coming... QUICKLY. Have a wonderful time.

Linda O'Connell said...

Your furry kids make my day! happy Thanksgiving.

Mariodacat said...

Good to see you again. I was missing for awhile, then when I came back, it seems you were missing. Hope everyone is well again. Happy Thanksgiving.

Lassiter Chase and Benjamin said...

Does that mean bath time. Oh no.

BECKY said...

Hi Pat! I'm so glad you have lots to be thankful for. I could smell those aromas, too, just reading your words! Happy Thanksgiving!

Tammy said...

Accidents or not, your house in the pictures always looks so clean! Happy Thanksgiving!

Lisa Ricard Claro said...

Happy Thanksgiving! Your fur-babies will help to keep your kitchen warm. :)

the booker man said...

NOOOOOOOO! NOT MORE BATHS?!?!

have a super mega happy thanksgiving (once those icky baths are out of the way)!!

*woof*
the booker man