Thanksgiving does not mean giving thanks.

As I spend time recovering from a wonderful thanksgiving with family, and friends I am reminded of this time last year. I could barely sit up and watch my family eat and cook let alone focus. I was terrified that wiuld be the last of those days. Christmas was worse. So imagine my parents and friends surprise that I managed to stay on my feet and cook a ham and a turkey sweet potatoes ( with help) dressing, fresh cranberries, corn and slow cooked greed beans and croissants. I baked ten pies and wore out before I could make the tassies. I was pretty worn out by then and spent a good deal of time over the next days resting and spending time with my family. The mood was very different and the day was truely one of giving thanks. That led me to wonder though, is thanksgiving the same as giving thanks.

No it is not. Giving thanks is when in the course of life you find yourself at the whim of someone else's mercy. No matter how you try you need help or love, compassion or care, you know the stuff of life. Lately I have been in that spot lately. Being ill and raising my beautiful son of 17 years, ( who was just accepted to the university of Arkansas , college of engineering thank you very much lol) I have required a lot of care. Walking even talking some days is a real challenge. But, I am blessed. And I am thankful.

I am thankful that I have Jennifer klym to look after me.  Nathan klym for helping teach Brandon the ways of manhood as a Christian man. The cueball club, my oldest brother Wally and his son Joshua.   

My beautiful son Brandon, and Nathan and yes even Jen Klym! The hairdresser. ( I know right)! Charlie for coming during my fist surgery, and wally And his family for the visits to look after me. Then there is my mother and father who have been there every step of the way. Jim and Maryanne Colter, Doug colter, Laura and Richard Lofland, Carolyn liozzi and all my endless cousins who have been praying. The little theatre company of crittendon county, for hats love prayer and support. My friends who have loved and supported me. I am sure I am missing so many people today, but for this moment I want each of you to know how much thanks and love I have for each of you. I don't always get to express how much iam loving each of you andam thankful for your place in my life.

With love 

According to how you know me,

Kristi

Kris

KC

Krissyrae

Rissykris

Ratchetjaw

And finally

Krissy Teenie Raey Halley.