Hello! 'tis a tired lass, who writes this missive. I was away from mine abode for the last 10 days. I never knew that travel by air could be SO exhausting, even if the journey is all in the same time zone. 

Time was spent with family, including two of my three sisters and my niece. We did female things such as shopping and converse about sundry matters including: work, movies seen, quilting, knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, books read, etc.

Food was plentiful and eaten with joy by all in attendance 'pon the traditional day of thanks and feasting. I was given the responsibility for baking to include THREE pumpkin pies, cinnamon swirl bread and banana bread, these were eaten with pleasure by those in attendance

Less than one hour hence, my friend shall arrive with a carriage and 'twill be time for me to get in the carriage and begin the venture to the land of my sister's abode. Nothing in the world I find greater pleasure in than time with my family scattered as they are throughout the land. 

I shall miss you in my absence, so I must do a bit of "business" now... first, to all who travel for this time of giving thanks to be with friends and family. I pray that the God of heaven and earth bless us with safe journeys.   Next, to our military personnel where ever you might be, I pray that your efforts are met  with success, and that in safety you return to your loved ones as quickly as possible. 

Finally, I pray for us all to realize the ways in which our lives are blessed AND to everyone who stumbles 'pon this writing that you may know of the writer's sincere and humble wish for a Blessed & Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.