Happy Friday dear Friends.  

Sam and I had another busy day on Thursday!  

For one thing.....I had to get several things done around the house that I had neglected since being ill the first part of the week.  

✅  Check mark on that!

After lunch, we attended the funeral for the brother of one of our very good friends.  I had not seen Mike in several years, but he was a very good man and a big Cowboy!   It was a wonderful service with beautiful music.  

After the service, we came back home to pick up a few things and then we were out the door, heading over to see Sam's dad at the Memory Care facility.  

The nursing home was hosting a Friends-Giving meal for the residents and their families.  Sam wanted to get there a little early so that he could make sure his dad was all dressed up for the occasion.  

Around 5:00 one of the nurse aids came to get us for the big event.   We all went to the  dining room and listened to a very talented performer as he entertained us with his music.  It was a joy seeing the smiles on the  faces of all the residents,  as they wandered around the room.  

                

Afterwards, we made our way through the line of what I would call a full Thanksgiving Feast.  Dressing, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, ham, Turkey, cranberry sauce, rolls and several different kinds of pie to choose from.....this was the feast.  

My Father-in-law's main focus was the Pecan Pie.  

He wasn't interested in the meal itself....only the dessert and the sweet tea.  

I actually met some very nice people as they too were there visiting their loved one and sharing in this awesome celebration.  

Just last week, I wrote a post on the tapestry of my life.  I added to this tapestry through our events on Thursday.  Experiences woven with joy and sorrow, connection and separation.  Whether marking the end of a life well-lived or sharing moments with a loved one facing the realities of aging, life offers a great opportunity to reflect deeply on the meaning of life.  Can you imagine the colors in this tapestry with the sun shining on it??  

These two celebrations that Sam and I attended,  were like contrasting experiences, yet both were profound reminders of life's most essential truths.  

It is as if They were teaching us to value the time we have, cherish the people we love, and to find gratitude in every moment, whether joyous or bittersweet.  Together, these celebrations deepened our understanding of what it means to live a life filled with faith, hope, and love.  In honoring those who have gone before us and those still with us, we are reminded of God's presence in all stages of life.  

Blessings my dear sweet friends...I pray that you have a remarkably great day as well as a weekend full of contentment and joy.  

Shug...