Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Despite the 80 degree weather we have been experiencing this past week, Thanksgiving is less than a week away! This year we will visit with Gerry's family in Southern Illinois. This has been our tradition for the past several years. Gerry comes from a big family and grew up on a farm with mom dad & 7 brothers and sisters. These days there is no longer a farm, but his parents live in Edwardsville IL. Thanksgiving Dinner is held at his sister Ginny's house, just outside of Alton. We have a wonderful feast, and usually there is at least 25 people, including parents, brothers & sisters, neices and nephews.
On Saturday morning, our tradition is to participate in the annual Great River Road Run. It is a 10 mile race that starts and finishes in downtown Alton and this will be the 46th annual race. Gerry's uncle Mike Brazier is the only runner who has participated in every single one of the 45 River Road Runs. We're fairly certain he'll show up again this year for #46. We're looking forward to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. It's a great time to get together with the family, and do a great race, too!
Comments
Three phrases should be among the most common in our daily usage. They are: Thank you, I am grateful and I appreciate.
Posted by: Pete | December 1, 2005 5:39 AM
From an old friend, Gerry indeed has a large, wonderful family. Haven't seen them in years, but hope they are all well.
Posted by: Pamela | January 26, 2006 9:39 AM