Happy Thanksgiving- From India

Our Thanksgiving Table

These are a few of the things I'm thankful for today in no particular order at all:

  Bowls of cornflakes eaten one piece at a time by little fingers filling the time

  For parents who gladly gave up rest  for little girl squeals and training wheels

  For a little boy who sleeps four hours straight, the first time in the six weeks we have been together

  Thanksgiving Day a reminder to me of all I have to be grateful for

  Grace in all its glory

  Skilled surgeons who demonstrate compassion in their work

  My family who misses me when I am far away

  For the bright morning star I could see in the sky while I lay gazing out the window at 4:00am not daring to move with the precious load snuggled close on my chest.

  For the possibility of discharge being soon

Samosa, Rhathia, and Kitchli

  That I was able to text my family this morning- even though short it was precious sweet moments

  The anticipation of an interesting Indian Hospital food "Thanksgiving" meal, what an adventure!

  Janessa's delighted squeals on Skype as she tears off another ring counting down the days to my homecoming.

  That the ring for my homecoming day is pink- a little sister who knows me well with some help from my Momma.

  That the weather outside is warm enough to sort of make the cold showers bearable (though there is no lingering)

  For encouraging words from friends afar tucked in with coffee to warm my heart

  For the thoughts of each of you that keep you close and always in my prayers

Bringing Joy to my Heart and Homesick Tears to my eyes