These are the inspiration for my blog today. Here I am sitting in my guest bedroom painted this beautiful warm color called toile and reading through mom's Red Book. Mom's Red Book is a compilation of recipes, prayers, activities and miscellaneous documented rituals we grew up with as we celebrated each holiday "holy" day with intention and love. I opened the book looking for mom's apple pie recipe and discovered that each page captured a memory and a longing to reflect. Our big family of 9 children and our lovely and gracious parents have much to reflect and be thankful for as we prepare for this Thanksgiving. My parents are healthy even as my mother recovers from a stroke she is able to bake pies and be present to my weekly phone calls. My dad is sturdy, intelligent, and will make the Turkey dinner for those in Arkansas from start to finish. This year they will have Jessica, my niece, and her husband Jason and my oldest sister Sr. Anastasia. I am grateful for my family, for Mom's Red Book and the warmth of my little guest room where I often come to sew, read and reflect on the many good things I am grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving week to all.
