This is Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, 2013. It is a hard day to face, another first in the line of important days without our Dad, our Tom. But, we will do what he would want us to do.
A year ago, we had just been released from Rehab Institute of Chicago. Dad was strengthened by their staff, he was walking with a walker, and he was so very happy to be back home. We had a good Thanksgiving. And, it truly was a blessed day.
This year, I will make a wish as I break the turkey's wishbone, but my wish will not come true. I will wish for Tom to come back. Silly. I know. But, what is a wish if you cannot wish for something special? And that would be special.
I am going to Kevin's house in New Troy. Linda and I have been busy preparing a unique dinner, for which I am pleased to be busy preparing. A turkey, yes, and many veggie side dish delights. I do not want to be home for this day. I see Tom everywhere I look. He was just such a big presence in our lives.
He would want us to move on; he would not want us to dwell on his leaving us. But, that is easier said than done.
So, I pledge to try and be ever so thankful for what we had....all 49 years of knowing him....and for what we have today: beautiful kids and kidlets! And, I am thankful, for without having known him, I would not have this family today.
My wish for today: have a good holiday. And love my family......
love all of you.
mom
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