The Best Thanksgiving Ever

   

    To say this Thanksgiving was the best one ever wouldn't be an overstatement at all. When I was faced with a diagnosis of cancer as a late birthday present in February I knew I was in for the fight of my Life. This was much more than a drunken brawl at a bar or a party over something that in all reality was always just an example of stupid shit that many of us are guilty of in our younger years. When it came to thinking about the possibility that I would not be here for Thanksgiving let alone Christmas that was something I couldn't allow myself to do. Forget about talking about it either because the idea of having that conversation felt akin to giving in and I refused to do that.

     We had an awesome Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday made with love by my amazing wife. We have both worked in call centers since the turn of this century and anyone else out there who works in one of those salt mines of the city knows it is very rare to get a holiday off. We have become accustomed to the practice of Thanksgiving on the weekend that follows it, which ends up being a nice way to start the holiday season with a running start. I devoured my whole plate before she finished hers, which happens rarely even though my portions are still small compared to my pre-diagnosis meals.

     When we called Mom and Dad after dinner we got the conversation started about why this was the best Thanksgiving ever and talked about the ones to come and it felt really good to do that.  Later my wife and I continued the conversation after that door opened.

     I could only imagine what went through her mind on a daily basis at the beginning of this battle and hearing from her what it was like then was enlightening and further hardened the cement in the conviction that I am so thoroughly loved. I told her back when we first decided to be together that she can tell me she loves me all she wants though I'd rather have her show me. She has never disappointed in that regard. She still shows me every day and it's been vital for me in this past year and still is.

     My thinking at the the beginning of this challenging year was foggy at best from the pain, drugs or being carted from one doctor or test to another that was happening on any singular day. I do know I wondered how my girl was doing and I 'd ask. And she, in her own similar to my "do it myself" fashion said she was fine and wouldn't let on what was going on for her. The clarity I have now versus the lack of recall I have for much of those first couple months makes me grateful.

     Our after dinner conversation evolved into how thankful we both were for having this holiday together and about the ones we have yet to come.  Just being able to share this holiday together made it the best Thanksgiving ever. As I finished that sentence a thought came to me in the form of a question.

     Isn't every holiday the best one of its kind ever if you get to celebrate it with those you love and who love you?

     My holiday wish for each and every one of you is that the answer to that question is a resounding yes.
 

                                                              HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Fibber McGee's Cyber Closet

     It's been a couple of weeks since I last updated my blog here and figured I better get on the stick soon. I've sure had no want for topics to write about though the time to sit and do it has been pushed around by other necessities that needed handling.

     I'm still in recovery mode and the time to actually sit and type does have its limits much to my chagrin. I have a few posts that are partially done (6) though they need some editing and a pic or two to tart them up a bit. I keep finding things to write about so instead of finishing one I start another and go until I hit the wall and have to stop for the day. I willing to bet there is more than one or two of you with a handful of unfinished projects stuck in a closet somewhere. The old silver teapot I was going to make into a lamp just winked at me from its space on the bookshelf above my head. Getting to that one is still a ways off.

     I've wanted to put together another post to more or less help let the saga of this year pass quietly into the night. No such luck yet though everyday ends with a sense of progress and I go to sleep at night expecting further progress in the days to come.

     The wall has been hit for today so it's time for some meds and a nap. I'll be back you can count on it.