Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! Last night Andrew told me that Steve Greer had stopped by for a visit. Today Andrew had visits from Mike and Connor, McGurks, and the Parks. Andrew and Connor played ninetendo for a bit. We went to see a movie. Ariel stayed over with Andrew. When I arrived, I quickly ate a Thanksgiving dinner from the cafeteria. I ran up three flights of stairs to catch up with Ariel and Andrew. I watched the Dallas game with Andrew. The family went to grandpa Spilker's for dinner. Later Andrew met wtih his family in the cafeteria for pie. He announced, "I'm having pie!" We let him have a little bit. Uncle Scott, Aunt Robyn and Crystal brought the pie. Every year I have my kids write down what they are grateful for. It is fun to see what they are thinking about. Randall is thankful for home, family and that Andrew is still here. Michelle is thankful for the simple things. I am grateful to have Alex home and that Andrew is still with us. Alex is grateful for home, family, friends, and freedom. Ashley and Dustin are thankful for miracles, prayers, family, and that we still have Andrew. Harper is thankful for nee nee and Chesney. Ariel is grateful for educated people, Andrew's sweet spirit, Robert and Cher's wonderful testimonies, and family. Aaron is grateful for family, friends, Andrew, good health, and PCMC. Andrew is grateful to be here, family and friends. Amanda is grateful for family, friends, and that Andrew is still alive. This morning I was talking with Alex. He remembered that he hasn't been home for Thanksgiving for two years. Last year he was in Iraq and he ate alone. It wasn't turkey. The year before he was in Georgia at tech school. It is a stinker to be away from family during the holidays. We respect and appreciate the men and women of the military who sacrifice for our country. We hope and pray that Andrew will be home for Christmas. Santa, that is all that we want for Christmas!