Thanksgiving Day - Purrrrfect in Every Way

Today my 91 year old Mom and I were supposed to go to a nice restaurant for our Thanskgiving Day meal.  Except she called me, last night, saying she wasn't feeling up to it and couldn't go.  Alone, on a holiday---again.

Pouring rain outside.  Both of my sisters, in LA and Philadelphia respectively, with their families, children, grandchildren and plentiful tables aglow with all the sweets and treats of the season.

This morning as I started thinking about writing my blog, I came up with all sorts of titles:
"Another Mac 'n Cheese Thanksgiving,"  "Holiday Blues."  Then, the humor started bubbling up, "Thanks. For What?" and, "Another Turkey Day--For Sure!"  When all else fails:  laugh. 

Then, I looked around, took a deep breath and saw the true meaning of Thanksgiving this year:  Honey, Sunny, Sweetie Pie, Syndi, Simba, Sweetie Pooh, Tiggy and Sweetie Sue!  All lying about me calmly, reassuringly, lovingly and loyally.  What more is there?  The newest member of our clan is working out nicely. After all, I only adopted her a week and a half ago.  And, so far so good.

She's delightful in every way.  So spunky, funny, lively and adorable.  Even the kits have taken to her.  She brightens our world and makes me realize the meaning of gratitude--for her, the kits, my home, heath, heart, and the happiness I feel when we're all together.

Indeed, a time of blessings and bountiful love.