Being Grateful

Having a blog is good for me- I enjoy sharing thoughts and ideas, events and perspectives.  It was certainly therapeutic to work on this blog: http://updateforsarah.blogspot.com/  It sure felt good to make last week's post there about my sister's great progress!

Sarah is coming to town tomorrow!!  I so wish I could host a big old party to thank everyone for all the support they gave us over the past 13 months, to celebrate Sarah's success with you who have helped in your way make it happen- prayers, cards, meals, rides, thoughts, ears, shoulders, minds..I could go on and on about how grateful I am for all that happens in this community on a personal and big picture level.

No party for us, BUT if you see us PLEASE come talk to us- let me reintroduce you to Sarah and introduce you to LOUISA!!  If you're in the neighborhood- stop by, come on in- it will be chaos no matter what. We'll have six kids from 1 to 9 happy to be together.  We'll have Stoner siblings and in laws catching up and chasing kids AND we'll have parents very happy to have all of us under one roof and something to truly celebrate at cocktail hour- we'd love to see you.  On Tuesday Sarah is excited to see what the Villa has become so dinner at Delmar!! Wednesday is enjoy time in Granville and prepare for the rest of the family arrival.  We'll be out and about at the Turkey Trot and then be enjoying traditional turkey (with oysters) around 4 pm.  Friday is who knows what day- with a simple pasta dinner to get us to Clare's Nutcracker Debut at 8 pm!   Then the group leaves Saturday and we start over with Leithauser fun!!!  Again much to appreciate on that side of the family too!!!

The last time we were together was just a few weeks ago when we said farewell to Joe's grandmother- the kids Grandma Great.  She was a GREAT lady for so many reasons that we remembered and celebrated in Archbold.  It will be good to gather together and say thanks!

I wish each of you a good Thanksgiving.

Having a blog is good for me- I enjoy sharing thoughts and ideas, events and perspectives.  It was certainly theraputic to work on this blog: http://updateforsarah.blogspot.com/  It sure felt good to make last week's post there about my sister's great progress!

Sarah is coming to town tomorrow!!  I so wish I could host a big old party to thank everyone for all the support they gave us over the past 13 months, to celebrate Sarah's success with you who have helped in your way make it happen- prayers, cards, meals, rides, thoughts, ears, shoulders, minds..I could go on and on about how grateful I am for all that happens in this community on a personal and big picture level.

No party for us, BUT if you see us PLEASE come talk to us- let me reintroduce you to Sarah and introduce you to LOUISA!!  If you're in the neighborhood- stop by, come on in- it will be chaos no matter what. We'll have six kids from 1 to 9 happy to be together.  We'll have Stoner siblings and in laws catching up and chasing kids AND we'll have parents very happy to have all of us under one roof and something to truly celebrate at cocktail hour- we'd love to see you.  On Tuesday Sarah is excited to see what the Villa has become so dinner at Delmar!! Wednesday is enjoy time in Granville and prepare for the rest of the family arrival.  We'll be out and about at the Turkey Trot and then be enjoying tradtional turkey (with oysters) around 4 pm.  Friday is who knows what day- with a simple pasta dinner to get us to Clare's Nutcracker Debut at 8 pm!   Then the group leaves Saturday and we start over with Leithauser fun!!!  Again much to appreciate on that side of the family too!!!

The last time we were together was just a few weeks ago when we said farewell to Joe's grandmother- the kids Grandma Great.  She was a GREAT lady for so many reasons that we remembered and celebrated in Archbold.  It will be good to gather together and say thanks!  

Enjoy this week and all it brings to be grateful for- please know I count you in my blessings.

Warmly- Susan