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Now for the news around here.
Can you believe Thanksgiving in the US is less than 2 weeks away?
I look forward to seeing my oldest son for the first time since March. But I have such conflicting feelings.
He lives alone and has been working at home since March.
However, he has such a social personality he has the need to see everyone and go everywhere.
He keeps traveling to other states to purchase his favorite “beverages” that are limited editions.
He goes places to hang with friends that are impossible to distance and wear a mask all the time.
He has been in close contact with more friends that have tested positive than I can count.
He gets tested when that happens and has always been negative.
But, as a mom, I still worry about him even though he is 43. I know, let go. And for the most part I do. But now it is different.
We told him he needed to quarantine at least 2 weeks and retest. It has only been 2 days since he was exposed again.
So far he has agreed. We had a case count of 8515 today (Friday). But I am confident he will do the right thing. And with the small stroke I suffered a week or so ago it is even more important.
I bring all this up because I am confident so many of you have similar stories. And you will make decisions that work for you.
We are setting an entire extra table to remind us of loved ones visiting via zoom. We are dropping food on their porch so we can eat “together.”
Please know even though this year will be a bit different at Thanksgiving, the reason we celebrate is still the same.
We are our thankful for our blessings. The things we have and the things we do. The people we have around us, and life in general.
We are thankful we have shelter and food. And last we are thankful for those that watch over us.
Here is to celebrating LIfe. Everyone’s life.
Hugz
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Take a look at my wonderful Features from last week!
A Thanksgiving Tablescape Sneak Peek by Cozy Candlelight by Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Veterans Day 2020 by Adventures in Weseland
Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta by Julie’s Creative Lifestyle
Retro Ambrosia Salad by Miz Helen’s Country Cottage
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French Silk Pie by My Recipe Treasures
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Thank you for hosting! I am 171-174 . Have a great week!
You are welcome Amber! Thx for sharing and enjoy your week!
Sending prayers to you and your son. We always need to worry about our children. Thanks for the feature, that is so cool and put a smile on my face. I am at #168, #169 and #170.
Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
Thank you for the kind words Patrick. They are comforting. You are welcome for the feature. Congrats again. I am so glad I could make you smile! Thank you also for showing up each week and giving us a glimmer of your travels. Stay safe!!
Oh my goodness; that French Silk Pie looks heavenly! I hope your son stays Covid free and you are able to visit together for the holidays. Linking up as #84-86 this week.
Thank you Joanne. I am still hoping too!! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week.
Yippee!! I made it!! Thanks for hosting the party – hope you have a totally awesome week!
Great to see you Helen! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week.
Marilyn, thank you for always hosting such a lovely party. I’m #161 DIY Dollar Tree Holiday Tray Decoration. 🙂 Have wonderful week!
You are welcome Stephanie! I am glad the party gives you many ideas. I look forward to seeing your tray. It sound like something I could make! Thx for sharing and enjoy your week!
Hi Marilyn, I left a post at #160 with some cute cartoons, we need some laughs after this not-so-funny year.
Oh yes we do. I am glad I stayed up long enough for your comment. I am finding it difficult tonight to find joy in anything. I look forward to visiting those cartoons. Stay safe!
Hey Marilyn. This is going to be a different kind of Thanksgiving for many. It’s great that you are finding ways to celebrate and express thanks, while feeling safe. The table and food drop-offs are really neat ideas! I hope you keep recovering well from your stroke. Thank you for hosting each week. I am at #114, #116, and #117 today. Have a great week!
Thank you Marielle for your concern. I am doing great. It is inly when I get tired do my letters get jumbled. That was scary! I love to read so that was hard. Thanks for sharing and have a safe week!
I hope you are able to recover well! Thanks for hosting! I brought by some Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi. Hope you enjoy. 🙂
Thank you CJ. I am just tired. All the other symptoms are gone. Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for sharing and have a safe week!
Marilyn, My new friend, I’ve been worried about you! A small stroke, a reminder that we all need to be mindful of our health. Wishing you a complete and swift recovery. I’ve brought my Crock-Pot Turkey Drumsticks to the party this week, #31- a great option for those who may not want to cook a whole turkey this year. Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe! ~Leslie
Thank you Leslie for the warm and kind wishes. Things are going great. I am a bit fatigued. Relieving stress is now the key. LOL. I have all my virtual family smiling so I think of that. Thank you for sharing your crock pot idea. During the holiday I have at least 4 crock pots working. Thx for sharing and stay safe.
Hey Marilyn, Iʻm at 149, 150, 151 this week. Please take care of yourself, you mean so much to all of us, your virtual friends!
Thank you Lisa. Please be safe yourself!! I think about you all the time. Thx for sharing!
Wishing you a safe Thanksgiving, Marilyn. Linking up a couple of Christmas ideas in links 106 & 107.
Thank you Marie! Stay warm there. I know you are farther into winter weather than we are. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Thank you so much for hosting and have a wonderful week!
You are welcome Cindy. It is always fun to visit you. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Thank you for the party.
You are welcome Amy! Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Thanks for the feature of my slow cooker pasta recipe this week Marilyn. I appreciate it. I am #99 and sharing a stuffing recipe. Enjoy the week.
You are welcome Julie. Congrats again! I miss Olive Garden. And for take out it is too far away to stay warm. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Marilyn… I hope that you are recovering quickly from your small stroke. I have a social butterfly in our family that I lose sleep over. I feel your pain. Get well soon!
Thank you Katie. There is always that one in every family that “stands out”. They are usually the most attentive when needed as they grow older in my experience. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Hi, Marilyn; my best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery, and for a flawless and safe Thanksgiving time for you and your family. Thank you for hosting another great party; I am sharing #96 Layered Bean Tamales and #97 Yolk Coconut Sweets. Have an awesome week!
Thank you Irene for the kind wishes. They are appreciated. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
So sorry to hear of your health issue! Sending you lots of healing light. A bit late to the party this week, but better late then never, lol! I’ve shared #’s 89 and 90 this week. Stay well, stay safe, and have a beautiful week.
Thank you so much Suzan for your kind words. You aren’t late at all. I get stragglers all the way through Thursday. But being early lets me visit sooner! Stay safe and enjoy your week!
I’m sorry to hear you suffered a small stroke recently, Marilyn. I hope you are recovering well? That is worrying about your son – it is hard for us to let go, and of course important for us to stay safe too. I hope all will be well.
Thank you for hosting the party. I’m at number 78 with a very special Thanksgiving stuffing, and at number 83 with a traditional British Christmas Cake. The recipe has been in my family for four generations. Take care and stay safe.
Thank you April. The fatigue and headaches are all that seems to be left. I am looking forward to that Christmas cake! Stay safe and enjoy your week!
I’m sorry to hear that you had a small stroke, but sincerely hope that you are doing better. I hope that your son is able to quarantine for 2 weeks so you can spend Thanksgiving with him. It doesn’t matter how old our children are, they are still our children and we worry about them. It was really fun to see that our French Silk Pie was the most clicked. Thank you so much for hosting the party. Our links this week are: #73, #74, & #75. Have a great week.
Thank you Amy. I am feeling better. Just tired. Congrats again on the most clicked! Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Marilyn,
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to host each week!! It is greatly appreciated!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
Hugs,
Deb
You are welcome Debbie! I love having a glimpse into your home. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
This Thanksgiving definitely will look different. Many difficult decisions have to be made. Stay healthy!
Tonight I shared a post on gratitude during tough times (#27) and on preparing a slider bar for guests (#28).
Have a good week, Marilyn, and thanks for hosting!
Thank you Shannon for all your inspiration. I can’t wait until the holidays are over sad to say. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
Hi Marily
I’m post #52 this week
I feel the same way you do–in fact in my post I say that we decided not together fro Thanksgiving as a family this year. It is so stressf ul to me but we want to all stay healthy
I hope you get to see your son.–a two week quantine is a good idea!
The stress all over is bad. Many of us are having to think outside the box this year. I hope you can. Facetime or zoom. I do hope to see my son, but time will tell. I hope your holiday is all you want it to be. Hugz..
Thanks for hosting. I left a sand pail ornament and tattered shabby chic hearts,
You are welcome Michele! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
Marilyn,
I was so saddened when you told me you had a small stroke. That is very scary! And I understand your concern over your son. We have a lot of folks out there doing whatever they please – even ones we love/care about. The ladies in our church had a baby shower today. My husband was furious. But I dropped off our gift and food early before others arrived and bowed out gracefully. I am sure I was talked about but I cannot in good conscience attend a baby shower inside a private home while our county is the 3rd worst in the state for Covid-19.
Anyway, I am numbers 34-36 this week: Costco Fall Finds 2020, Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad, and this week’s Happenings on the Homestead #91.
I hope you have a good week, take care of yourself!
Melissa | Little Frugal Homestead
Thank you Melissa for your kindest thought and words. My county just doesn’t believe so all the businesses are packed and not a mask in sight. It truly scares me. I can’t imagine your state being 3rd. But I know you are staying safe and that is what matters. I would have dropped a gift on the porch and called when I got home. Who cares if they talk about you? It is important to stay healthy. I worry they are putting that mom and baby in danger. Shame on them!! Stay safe sweetie. Hugz.
Hi Marilyn: I’m #33 this week. I understand your conflicted feelings about Thanksgiving visitors. It is so hard right now. I haven’t seen my family in a year and it makes me feel guilty. But, with Covid, I’m afraid to travel and possibly take something there or bring something home. My prayer is that a vaccine is available soon and 2021 is much better. Still, so much to be thankful for!
You couldn’t have summed up my feelings better Debbie. I know my husband worries about his 94 year old mom. We will drop off some of her favorite foods and talk on the phone with her from the porch. It is the best we can do I am afraid. Enjoy your week and thanks for sharing!
I will keep you in my prayers that you can be with your son and everyone stays healthy! Plus no more small strokes.
My spots are 29 and 39.
Have a really nice week!
RR
From your moith to God’s ear Rachelle. I am sure both will work out. I have learned not to stress over what hasn’t happened yet! Enjoy your week and thanks for sharing!
Sending you healthy vibes for this Thanksgiving holiday! Thanks for hosting!
Shelley
Thank you Shelley. May your holiday be everything you want it to be. Enjoy your week and thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linking up with a poll for WHAT’S ON YOUR THANKSGIVING MENU? Let’s see what dishes everyone serves.
You are welcome Dee. And thanks for your uplifting posts. Enjoy your week and thanks for sharing!
Yes to celebrating everyone! I look forward to Thanksgiving! Two posts on gratitude this week at 14 and 19.
I hope everyone that celebrates this year is not alone. We always set an empty seat at the table to remember all those lost during the year. May we keep them in our thoughts and prayers. Enjoy your week and thanks for sharing!
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks so much for featuring my Retro Ambrosia Salad, I really appreciate and hope everyone enjoys it! Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks so much for your faithfulness in hosting these parties for all of us!
Miz Helen
You are welcome Miz Helen. Congrats again. When I was little my Aunt made a similar version every holiday. I look forward to trying your recipe. Enjoy your week!