Thanksgiving has always been our family's favorite holiday.
Our first Thanksgiving on the Cape is in 1979.
Our last one is 33 years later, in 2012.
My dad died in early November 2013. By then, the New York contingency had grown substantially. So beginning that year, our Thanksgiving dinners moved from Massachusetts to New York.
And that is where they've stayed since — all in NY, at various locations.
Last year was at Val and Abbey's (where it will be again in a few days).
My then 95-year-old mom, and Abbey's then-101-year old mom, made it as well.
But this year is different, since my mom is unable to make the trek to New York.
Yesterday I get up early. Meet Val and Abbey in Rye. And arrive at Jean and Jim's in Falmouth by 1pm.
Aside from the absence of young kids, it is still a lively celebration. Jean makes a great turkey-less meal (since turkey will be on everyone's plate in a few days).
Even though it's not with everyone (and nice that everyone has become so many), it's a nice way to celebrate, and be thankful for, family.
This post is very sweet and life affirming. Thanks for the thoughts and photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family and heartfelt post. Sending you my love and wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your entire family!! ❤️
ReplyDelete"Honor thy mother". Mrs. Familant with three loving irreplaceable daughters. A mother knows with all her heart what this is about. How appropriate and how so during this time of thanks giving.One of your finest posts to date.
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