The Thanksgiving Blues or Don't Worry, Be Happy
You may have noticed my lack of presence around the blogoshere the past few weeks. I really do apologize for not getting around to visit most of you lately. It's nothing personal. I truly value all of my readers and wonderful blogging friends I've made since I began this journey. I've just kind of had a bit of the blues lately. November is a difficult month for me. It is the month of both my dad's birth and his death. They say that time heals all wounds, but that really is a bunch of crap - at least for me.
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Ever since my father passed away two years ago, the Holidays just haven't been the same. We buried him the day before Thanksgiving. As you can imagine we found it hard to find much to be thankful for that year, much less do anything to celebrate. Last Thanksgiving, we tried to get into the feasting mood. We really did! But, it just didn't work. I half-heartedly threw a meal together, but that empty chair at the head of our table was too painful a reminder of what we had lost.
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This year, my family is trying a different approach to "Turkey Day". We've decided to bust out of Dodge and are taking a Thanksgiving cruise to the Caribbean. So, by the time you read this post, Mr. SGCC, Mini SGCC, my mom, brother, sister-in-law, the twins, my niece and other assorted relatives will be heading off into the sunset, with pina coladas in hand for a week of tropical therapy, and hopefully some fun in the sun.
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Even though I won't be cooking my own Thanksgiving dinner this year, I thought I'd leave you with some recipe ideas from the SGCC archives. Some are old standards and some are new favorites. Each are delicious. I hope you enjoy them!
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Comments
I hope in time the pain will be transformed into just an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the time you were able to spend together. You guys are in my thoughts... I hope you truly enjoy the cruise :)
Meanwhile, the pumpkin cheese pie never fails to put a big grin on my face :)
(((BIG HUGS))
Donna
ps... thanks for the recipes
Lori Lynn
P.S. I like that Oyster Stuffing Recipe. We always have oysters, but I have yet to make a stuffing.
I'm sorry that my return to blogging finds you in such sad circumstances, but I'm so glad that you are taking off and getting away for a change of scenery. And in the mean time, it looks like I have tons to catch up with in your archived posts! :-)
It's wonderful that you're flying the coop this year. You might need to do this every year, start your own tradition. It will make the grief easier to bear, not only on you, but on your family members, too.
Have a wonderful and relaxing time and know that next year, you'll feel a little better, and the next year, a little better than you did the year before. Take good care of yourself and have a Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for being able to read your blog!
I am so sorry for your lost, I know exactly how you feel, I do! because I lost my father too. Life must go on...and enjoy your time as much you can with those who are still around you, care and love you.
Those list are really delicious looking, thanks for providing them for us.
Take care
I hope you find some joy this season and build some great memories on your family vacation. 9 years ago Thanksgiving my husband and I spent our honeymoon on a cruise ship and had the best time ever. I hope you and your family have fun!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope you have fun on the cruise, it's what your dad would have wanted.
Hope you enjoy your cruise immensely. I haven't been to the Caribbean yet, but we're leaving on a cruise to MEXICO this Saturday! Yay for cruising!
Enjoy your cruise and all of your family that will be with you! see you when you return!
Hope your Thanksgiving preparations are going smoothly!
-DTW
www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
Maybe you choose a Caribean tour instead of a European ... well just have fun girl!!!!!
i hope you enjoy your holiday cruise! take time to enjoy yourself!
What a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving and your family's healing. *HUGS*
Is it all inclusive on the cruise? If so, have a couple of drinks for me, will ya?