I was able to go home to Columbus for Thanksgiving. The rental car and some meals were paid for by my company as I actually worked in the Columbus facility for part of the week. This made it easy to spend the holiday with my family and I get to do it again for the last 2 weeks of December!
I was able to spend some time with different friends during the work week for dinner and then thanksgiving weekend I was able to just enjoy my family. We had an excellent thanksgiving feast, played games, did some shopping, saw a movie, and on Saturday I was able to take my family to visit a new find-- the Plantain Cafe. It is an authentic Cuban restaurant down town. They have a small but DELICIOUS menu filled with all of our Cuban favs like Arroz con Pollo, Ropa Vieja, Fritas, Platanos Maduros, and of course black beans (frijoles negros). The family behind the cute little restaurant had a very similiar story to my grandparents who immigrated to the states in the 50s. The food had so much sabor or flavor and you could tell it was made with their family recipes. We had a good time enjoying the different tastes and I could tell that it brought Dad back to his childhood a little. If you are in Columbus, check it out!!
Things Judah and I are Thankful for this year:
1. Our faithful and merciful Savior - now more than ever we witness His blessings and protection over us.
2. Our family - We are so blessed to have a God loving family who is supportive, hilarious, loving, gives great hugs, hearty laughs, a little crazy, and is close. I know so many people that do not have all of those things and I know that my family is such a unique and priceless gift.
3. Job - I am thankful to have a job that allows me to provide for my family
4. Cameras- I really enjoy taking and sharing photos. God has created such beauty that the possibilties and moments to capture are simply endless.
5. Internet - what did I do with out the internet?? Such information, such a great way to share your lives with family and friends all around the world!!
6. Bible study - our bible study group in Greenville has recently been just the support group, friends, substitute family we have needed and we both truly enjoy getting together to share our lives and God's word.
7. Music - Oh how I love to sing! and listen to music! and explore worship and feelings and emotions through song!!!
And lastly, I am so thankful for my son- Judah. I wake up every morning a hero because he adores me and believes in me and knows that with me, he is safe, and loved, and will always have fun! He is such a beautiful boy with a great sense of humor, creative mind, joyful spirit, and earnest wonder as he learns more about the world around him. He is my best friend and while he is only 6, I am really not sure what I did or who I was without him. I am so proud to be his Mama! His hugs and kisses are the bestest!!!
