24 November 2010

Thankful

I have much to be thankful for this year.

I'm so thankful that after three months away at college, our daughter is finally home for a short visit. Singing, laughter, kids piled together on the couch, clothes strewn all over the floor, high-tops in the laundry room...I've missed all of these things. Our house is so very quiet without her.

I'm incredibly thankful that she is genuinely happy with her college choice. She has totally adapted to her new surroundings and is beginning to think of IU as her home. Given how stressed she was about the college decision-making process, we're incredibly blessed that she has acclimated so well.


As for Lily, she's just thankful that turkey is on the menu.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!


4 comments:

Jill said...

That is so wonderful! Happy thanksgiving and I hope Lily gets a bite or two!

Sarah Coggins said...

Glad your daughter is enjoying college so much and is home for the holiday. :) Looks like Lily is prepared for Thanksgiving as well. hehe Already staked out her seat at the table, huh? Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Sharon W. said...

Happy Thanksgiving to all those seated at the Petersma table today, including Lily. Beautiful table settings.

Janet said...

Thank you, all! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!

Now to keep Lily out of the pie... ;)