Day 14 - Night - Food for Though?

I was able to go home again this afternoon to sleep again in my own bed for a while.  It had been a rough 24 hrs. so I always feel more energized and equip for the night when I have had some sleep.

Ashley called while I was home.  She is hosting Thanksgiving dinner at her place for several friends and Bekah will be coming to help cook.  She is asking a billion questions on how to cook the turkey, when to thaw, when,when, when.....so I hope I helped her somewhat.  I have faith that she can do this dinner and it will turn out fabulous!  I know that with everyone pitching in they will have a great time.  We got to talking about Thanksgiving traditions, reminiscing of when the kids were younger.  I remember the kids always loving to help with this little sweet treat.  We always made such a mess in the kitchen and I think the kids were typically covered in icing by the time we finished, but they were good memories.  I figured I would share it with everyone keeping up with this blog and you could make it and think of us on Thanksgiving.... OREO TURKEYS!!! 

Okay, now back to more food like stuff.  Matt will finally begin tonight at 9 PM an IV nutrition concoction.  It is mostly sugar with vitamins and good stuff that will feed him.  The nurse was warning me that there is a higher chance to develop infections when on this, but after not eating in a week it is necessary.  Now let me tell a little story before I finish this one.

Several years ago Terry and I headed out to Vegas for a romantic getaway which included dinner at Picasso's.  We had the most expensive meal we have ever had, four course, wine with each course, amazing dinner at a mere $200 per person, which made it hard for me to fully enjoy....but it was great.  Flash forward to tonight's meal for Matt.  He too will be having the most amazingly expensive meal of his life, one he will never taste, but we hope will nourish him....at a mere price of $1,500 per 24 hrs.  I'm too tired to be more witty and do an American Express kind of comment, but the bottom line is this meal will be Priceless!

May this week be filled with many blessing for you and your families as you come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.  Be thankful for even the smallest things this week as you are together.  I know I'm so very thankful for each and everyone one of you, friends and strangers alike.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (New International Version)

⁹ But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.