Thanksgving

Today, or should I say yesterday, was Thanksgiving. It’s 1:00 in the morning so I guess, technically, it would be yesterday. My kids are with their dad and Kara and her boys went to Jersey; all are still gone. I had the entire day to myself, the animals were here, of course, but I barely said ten words after Kara left this morning. I didn’t have anyone to talk to so there wasn’t much to say.

I had every intention of calling some friends but didn’t call anyone, until 8:00 in the evening when I tried to call my kids to say goodnight. Nobody answered the phone so I didn’t get to speak to them. That’s a blog for another time. Anyway, the nerve in my right shoulder is so badly pinched that I can barely turn my head in any direction, and I certainly can’t dip it backward at all. So I got up this morning and put an ice pack on it then helped Kara get her car packed for their overnighter.

After they were gone I made myself some breakfast and settled on the couch with a heating pad behind me and I watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. When that was done I still didn’t feel like doing much so I put on Netflix and tried to find something I haven’t seen in years. One thing that came to mind was “21 Jump Street” and I’m sure you all remember it. I watched about four episodes when I decided to come down here to get some more boxes unpacked. I got about seven in from the garage and unpacked, then decided it was time for a break.

I went back upstairs, made myself some leftover chicken fingers and baked beans then settled back on the heating pad. I turned “21 Jump Street” and sat there on the sofa for the rest of the night. I snacked on Milk Duds while I reflected on things that have happened over this past year; things for which I am thankful. I can’t say enough about everything I learned in MO from friends, neighbors and especially CAPA and the people I know from there, some of who are still friends.

Ellen and Sonny gave us a home for a while and, although plans didn’t work out as I wanted them to, I’m still grateful for the opportunity I had to live there. They’re such wonderful people and I do miss them. I just wish there was more time in the day to actually call Ellen and chat. Then Kara stepped into the picture and offered us a home in her house. Things are working out wonderfully here. We’re helping each other and getting things done. We balance each other perfectly, and always know when the other needs a little extra help during the day.

Of course I’m thankful for my kids and my health and my life. Those are givens. Aside from my MO friends, I’ve got numerous other friends, some I know from school, and others are friends I’ve returned to here in NY. I’m thankful for all of them, and I’m really thankful for the opportunity to get my life in order and to make a better life for my kids and me. Many people played a role to help me get here and I can’t thank anyone enough. There are no words.

I had a really great day today even though I spent it alone. I hope all of you had a spectacular Thanksgiving and enjoyed the time you spent with family and/or friends. Please know that I thought of all of you; I was just enjoying my alone time so much that I didn’t want to disturb it. No offense; I just haven’t had this much time to myself in a long time and decided to be a little selfish. I know you understand. My day is done, now, though and I’ve got to get some rest. The dogs will be up early wanting to eat and go out so I need to get some rest, and to try to relax my shoulder. Happy Thanksgiving.

Until next time…peace to all.