Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! I have so many things to be thankful every year, but even more this year. I am so thankful for my family and for my friends. This is the time of year to reflect and share those thanks. We will be joining the Beutel family for our usual large family celebration later this afternoon. There will be 24 family and friends celebrating Thanksgiving at my cousin's house this year. Aunt Marilyn is determined to make it this year. As a update, Aunt Marilyn came home from the rehab center a month ago. It is good news that she is home and rehabilitating there. Mom has been stopping by to help in things around the apartment.

Of course, the main thing that I'm thankful for this year is that my mom has been so strong and is a breast cancer survivor. The beginning of the year was so unknown and scary. We had no idea what was going to happen, but thanks to the great care of the doctors, nurses and social workers at the Moll Center, the time went by much quicker than we thought it would. Mom handled things so well, I am and will always be so proud of her. She is now in survivor mode. She has her up and down days, but that is going to happen. The good days are out numbering the bad days. Now, Mom is trying to figure out what to do now that she doesn't have to focus on her health as much. She has been helping out Aunt Marilyn and her dear neighbor, Betty as Betty recovers from hip surgery. Mom is putting the word out that she is looking for something to do part-time, either helping someone out or answering phones or what not. This is a big big step, because Mom has been out of work for 2 years now and wanting to get out to do this is HUGE! Another thing to be thankful for, that is for sure!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!