Thanksgiving

I feel like I have a lot to post about (in general) but never have the motivation to do so. Ugh.

I'm currently sitting in the little sitting room in my parent's house. Yes. Kc and I were able to attend a family Thanksgiving this year. Everyone else is still sleeping or haven't emerged from their rooms yet. And here I sit.

I can't even begin to say how wonderful it was to celebrate with family this year. And to be able to celebrate in this country. I've spent the last 2 Thanksgivings (and my husband the last 3) overseas in China. While we were there, we were able to gather together as a team and enjoy the holiday, well, minus the turkey. It was good, but to be at home ... oh how much better it was.

It's hard to believe all that has transpired since last Thanksgiving. My life drastically changed last year as I found myself saying "Yes" to Kenneth Christian Myers and then really changed by saying "I Do" about 8 months later when we were married. In April, I came down with a fever, not knowing what was wrong, to find out after 23 days of a continuous fever that it was mono. In 2 days time, I was packed and saying goodbye to a land (and people) that I had grown to love. I spent the next 6'ish months recovering. A little addition was added to our family by way of the adorable, precious package of Clara Faith in late July. How could one's heart expand anymore to love? I don't know but it's impossible. I moved to Dallas, Texas with my husband and have been learning how to be a wife (and how to navigate around the area). My precious grandfather went home to be with the Lord 3 weeks after our wedding. His presence was greatly missed at our gathering yesterday. There have been many more events but those are the ones that stick in my mind right now. Life is a funny thing.

Thanksgiving was good. I absolutely loved being with everyone, playing the traditional game of Trivial Pursuit and seeing my husband interacting with all my extended family. I loved seeing all the babies that have made their appearance since I've celebrated this holiday with my family. There are currently 4 with another due in February. I loved eating good food, especially my sister's pies. I just loved being here with them all.

It's good to be with family. It's good to remember old times and the fun that has been had. It's good to reconnect with those that have loved you since before you were born. It's good to be with people who look like you and even their voices and speech patterns sound like you. It's good to catch up with cousins. It's good to love.

So. I'm very thankful this morning after Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for the changes and the events that God has brought into my life. Even though it's been a full (and hard) year, I'm glad that He's sovereign and loves me, always being there and caring for me. I can't even imagine where I'll be sitting and what will have happened this time next year.