.......but now it's my turn (hosting my family) and believe me, I think I'd rather be going "....to grandmother's house" but she had a flood....and her house isn't quite back together yet so, though it won't be the same, it's here and hopefully we can do it up right for her.
......a Thanksgiving memory: congregating downstairs for the Wells Family Talent show, always very interesting. I do miss those times. I remember having the Wells Thanksgiving in Grandma Wells' back yard. We even had it in our backyard one year (ya gotta love Southern Utah weather) and invited several of Scott's college kids over. Lots of fun memories and the one I remember most was that Scott would take the kids with him to rake someone's leaves, a widow in the ward or a yard at Grandview.....something to keep the kids busy before dinner. Then at my mom's, the kids would rake the leaves and play in them. Sad to say, that tree is gone now....seems its roots were the cause of her flood and had to go this past week. Change is never easy but inevitable and as we remember those family traditions, there are a few things that don't change. Hopefully our gratitude and love for our family will endure the test of time....and as you count your blessings this coming Thursday, you may want to listen to this little ditty by Johnny Cash.....click HERE to enjoy..... and to my family and friends that may read this...."I am thankful for you."
3 comments:
We'll miss you in KY. It's your first Thanksgiving in Utah in 7 years.
I always miss being with MY family during the holidays. I loved the pictures, it looks like everything that everyone was wearing has come back in style, what a pitty. Love you Mom, Thanks for the updates!
Jillyn, the whole world should be thankful for you because you are so up beat all the time and cheerful....in the picture of the Wells clan, I see Scott and he is just like I remember him, as that is how I see him in my memories of him..nice picture.. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving...
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