Thanksgiving Day

I post this today because I am thankful. I am thankful for many things, first on my mind today is my grandmother who passed away sever months ago. This will be our first holiday without her presence here on Earth. She is missed terribly by all who knew her and loved her , especially her family. All we have now of life with her are our memories and I know for me are plentiful and wonderful. I cherish each one that comes to mind. She being the matriarch of this Lummus clan would expect us to carry on in the loving manner of which she taught us, and we are trying. We are clinging to old traditions and making changes for new that will help us to heal and that would also please her. I have no doubt that she is watching over us along with other family members and expecting continue in her memory. In my 36 years of existence and as far as I can remember my life has been a result of what she created and demanded of a family. These things have been carried down through each one us, from my father, and I will do the same. Today I am thankful that she was a part of my life and am thankful for the memories and for the family that I love so much. I am thankful for many other things today. I am thankful that I am alive and healthy, I am thankful that have a good job. I am thankful for Suzy and for all the love and friendship that she brings to my life. I am thankful for my daughter and that Patrick is home with us for this holiday. I am thankful that Adam is okay and that Josh is well taken care of. I am thankful for this country that allows us to be free and for those who died to ensure that freedom. I am thankful for so many other things in my life especially my faith of which I couldn't carry on without. In the words of my nanny, "Thank You Jesus".