Hard to believe but I am preparing to spend my third Thanksgiving in Korea. Hmm, I guess I’m not preparing at all, Thanksgiving is here regardless of whether I am prepared. So with that profound revelation out of the way we can move on.
Happy Thanksgiving to all Americans, wherever you may be. As a nation we continue to be blessed and on this one day of the year we can set aside the petty politics and give our heartfelt thanks for our freedom, our prosperity, and all the good fortunes that come with our birthright.
As we pause to give our thanks this year, please take time to remember the brave men and women who are guardians of the freedoms we cherish but too often take for granted. For without the sacrifices of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines all that makes America great would not be possible. “Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” –George Orwell
To all those serving in the military, at home or abroad, I thank you and honor you for your service to our nation.
I am also thankful for my parents, my children, my sweet and beautiful granddaughter, my friends, the people who love me despite myself, my coworkers, and for all the undeserved opportunities that have allowed me to live a comfortable life. My complaints and worries are mere trifles, for I have indeed been blessed beyond all expectations.
So what is on the agenda today? I am going to make my world famous Aunt Pat’s recipe fruit salad. I will bake (i.e. take out of freezer, put in oven) two pumpkin pies and a pecan pie. I will drive to the base and pick up two fully prepared turkey dinners with all the fixin’s. And I will carry this bounty to Dolce Vita for our Thanksgiving celebration and dart tournament.
Yes, we are going to carry out that tradition that started over 300 years ago when the native Americans shared their harvest in a feast with the English pilgrims. And after the meal, the pilgrims taught the indians to play darts. Hey, you can look it up!
John please all there a Happy Thanksgiving from me. I think that is the one holiday i really enjoyed the most there and miss you all. Believe it or not I am heading to Vienna, VA. Received another promotion and I will be taking over a position of Project Administrator for the company. Moving On Up. I am still waiting to receive my dream job back in Korea. Never know maybe someday it will be there and I will be there. Miss you all and love to all my family there. (even Lonnie). haha. If you can let me know what time you will be at Dolce I will try to call.
Duke, we are going to be there anytime after 1800. Congrats on the promotion! You are in my old neck of the woods now.
You still coming in February?
Will still be there in February. Ji-Young will be sending out invitations to the dinner/reception. I would like you and Jim to say a few words during the dinner. I am planning on having a open mic for anyone else. But since I was the closest to you and Jim and for the longest, would like you both to say something. I will have one of her cousins doing the translating for her family. Thanks
It will be my honor to do so Duke.
Happy Thanksgiving, John!
Happy Thanksgiving John. Sorry I couldn’t make it out tonight to celebrate with you guys. Sounds like it was going to be a terrific meal and festive time. Catch up with you on the weekend probably…
I’m sure your dinner was super. Not so sure about the darts tourney, but then, you don’t get to win every time. Nice dinner at my sister’s today – and nephew-in-law’s birthday today also. They’re all doing major shopping starting at midnight. Me, I’m going to work Friday (which might be where you are at the moment I’m posting this, actually :mrgreen:).
I’m glad to see you posting more (now that the blog’s back up). Wishing you a good December and end of 2007!
Happy Thanksgiving. Gracyn’s teachers wanted everyone to say what they are thankful for this year. When asked, Gracyn said, “I am thankful for my lip.”
Love you
Hey, she’s a smart girl. Lips are very important!