Thanksgiving blessings

this door opened wide

to three from texas

the six from near-by town

snuck in the back way

total came to six adults 

 five children

ages ranging from 20 months to 11 years

with one nesting in mama

not due to appear until February

the house was full

with laughter and some tears

smells of summer baked beans

(a favorite of the daughter who flies up in winter)

succulent ham

huge tossed salad with red onion slices adding a kick

baked idaho and sweet potatoes

rolls and biscuits

and oh the desserts

the house held up and so did i

it wasn't until everyone left

last night

that i regained consciousness

of my knee pain

isn't is great how pain can be

dumped in the back seat

when children and grandchildren come calling?

much am i thankful for:

at the top are my husband, children, children-in-law,

grandchildren,

and the God who continually blesses me

hope your holiday was equally blessed

Happy Thanksgiving!