Thanksgiving

Wow! November already. So this time last year we were gearing up for our trip to Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto. Here we are having our soup appetizer while our Kobe steaks (the best steak I have ever had) are being made and getting ready to eat crab legs in Osaka (also the best crab legs I ever had). This year will be very different, but I mean that in a good way. Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and family, a luxury few of us in the military get a chance to experience while living overseas. My parents are headed up tomorrow to spend Thanksgiving with us. It has been a long time since I spent this holiday with mom and dad. I am prepared to make the full meal deal as I usually do every Thanksgiving. Grocery stores are packed, commercials are popping up on black Friday, Christmas decorations are on the shelves. All signs that the holidays are close. I love everything about this time of the year. Although here in the states people continue to struggle with unemployment and a bad economy. I have no doubt our country will preserver. This year I will be thankful for love, family and good health, and the very blessed life I thank God for everyday. Happy Thanksgiving to all my family and friends out there!