Thanksgiving

We had a terrific Thanksgiving and perhaps a new family tradition is beginning.

I really wanted company for Thanksgiving. Last year Thanksgiving came right after our mother died. Jane and Ralph were here, so we did have a dinner, but it was mixed with exhaustion and emotions.

This year I decided to ask Ashley's family over. Ashley is Hamed''s girlfriend. Her mother, Sherry and father, Steve and 18 year old brother, Drew, joined us for dinner, dessert and games.

We played Trivial Pursuit with the boys against the girls. Dennis may not have a body that functions, but his brain is in perfect order. The stinker new the answer to almost every question. I had to translate for him, but he was good. And he laughed! Oh, how he laughed and bragged and laughed some more.

He also ate lots of food. Most of the dinner was soft, mushy food, and he piled on the gravy and with my feeding him, he gobbled down a fairly good sized plate of food.

About 6 pm he wanted to go to bed, but encouraged everyone to stay as long as they wanted. After I got him set up in bed, Ashley and I looked at each other and both said how surprised we were at how well he did. It was the best I have seen him in a long time.

I know he loves Thanksgiving dinner, and he like the energy that Hamed and Ashley bring when they visit. But it was almost like good old Dennis for a day.

This brought a smile to my face that most likely won't leave for quite some time.

I hope your Thanksgiving was a blessing, too.

Ann and Dennis