I am fortunate that almost everyone in my husband’s family likes to cook because I don’t. I enjoy eating, but I eat to live; I don’t live to eat…except maybe for desserts.
Early Thursday morning, my wonderful sister-in-law arrived at my house to start the Thanksgiving feast. She did the entire meal, from start to finish, and it was absolutely delicious. I am so thankful that she will do this for us.
Lynn cannot access anyone else’s home in our family, and therefore, it would be difficult, if not impossible, for us to go somewhere else other than maybe a restaurant. This year, we also had the challenge that my father-in-law is now blind due to macular degeneration. Therefore, we have learned to be creative. At one end of the table, we made a space for Lynn’s wheelchair, and at the other end, we made sure everything was set in an “easy to locate” design. It worked. We had great food; everyone ate their fill, and I think we each had a plate for dinner as well.
Lynn and I have much to be thankful for. Though he cannot do much for himself, he still manages to stay productive with the help of family and friends, who help him type his manuscripts. When they are not around, he slowly works on marketing his first book online. This activity has kept him working toward a goal and maintained his creativity. Furthermore, he has not had an exacerbation in two years and he is gaining strength gradually with his diet plan and exercise.
I am still able to work from home and maintain our income source, which is essential for keeping a roof over our heads and access to the things we both need to make life comfortable.
Our church family continues to take care of us in every way possible. They are awesome and remarkable in all that they do for us. We are so blessed to have them in our lives and to have a Lord and Savior who meets our needs every day and blesses us in abundance.
We have family who love and care for us and are devoted to lifting us up at all times. Lynn’s mother, sister, and son come every week to spend time with him, which takes a burden off me. My daughter now comes over two or three times weekly to type for him. My son helps as he can (though his fiance’s mother, whom they live with, is terminally ill; therefore, most of his time now must be devoted to helping them–for which I am also grateful that he’s there to do so). My son-in-law takes great care of our daughter and helps us often around our house. Our new daughter-in-law takes good care of Lynn’s son and loves us all. And last but not least is the blessing of our wonderful grandson, who has spread joy throughout our lives in many ways.
Our blessings are too many to list and more than we deserve but for each we are grateful. I hope your Thanksgiving was also blessed.
