We had an impromptu dinner on Thanksgiving Day, organized by daughter Lise. There had been so much going on at home that I forgot we usually had others for the real holiday. She called family members on Wednesday. All could come! My brother Bob and Beth were here, and his daughter Kathie came with son Max. Julie was sick during the night, so she and Michael could not come, after all. What a marvelous time we had! David missed seeing everyone because he had to work at the supermarket until 4:00 pm. There was plenty of turkey left for him.
Logan (13) came over to introduce his new boxer, Izzie, to us. She’s a lovely dog, and he is taking responsibility for her care.
After taking Izzie home, Logan returned to play a new game with Lise. They didn’t have a chance to finish setting it up before he had to go home, but they hope to play soon.
We were horrified to find that it would take a month to get a repairman for our ailing washing machine. It seems a computer program was not working. We looked at new machines at a local shop and at Lowe’s. I would prefer to deal with local businesses, but this one could not compete. It would have taken weeks to order a new machine and have it delivered. I bought one at Lowe’s, and it was delivered and installed in three days. They also took the old one away. Before the new machine came, Lise cleaned the area.
Lise not only brought me 50 tulip bulbs from Holland, she planted them all herself! The ones she gave me last year, planted by her and my brother Bob, all came up and gave us a lovely show. Shawn appreciated seeing them from her front porch. We hope for another good season next year with the new taller ones behind the old set.
Lise and I have settled into a routine. She begins work at 4:00 am, and joins me for stretching and using resistance bands at 8. After we walk to the stop sign, she works more while I shower and get breakfast ready. She talks to friends in the afternoon as I recharge with a short nap. We’ve shopped for things she is taking back to Denmark and set up a new humidifier for the benefit of the piano. We talk constantly. It is so much fun to have a grown child to play with!
Mehrling Muse 
Beautiful families together Thanksgiving day organised by Lise.
Beautiful families pic. So Cute Logan’s introduce his new boxer, nice pic. Beautiful video tulip bulbs planting Lise. It’s fun with enjoying together family . Thanks,Kim!
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Always wonderful to see your photographs full of Happy Smiles Anne.The only shame was that as usual you were the wrongside of the camera. So glad you had such a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends around. Roll on the Christmas celebrations. Humongous Hugs.
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Sounds like impromptu for a holiday works!
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It worked well for us to get together with a day’s notice.
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Grown-up daughters are the best!!
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Logan, 13, wow. Nice to see Lise got home, with bulbs yet. 37 at daughter Sarah ‘s. Being the elder of the lot I got to do the blessing as well as carve three turkeys. A gorgeous day on the Eastern Shore with guest from as far away as TX, OK & Bayonne, NJ. No it wasn’t Frank Sinatra. Being the elder of the lot, I got to say the blessing. Belated to you all. theRooster
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Did I tell you I got to say the Blessing? lol
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Yes. Glad you got to bless the food and the people.
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Wow! You had a real CROWD!
I carved one boneless turkey breast, and it’s all gone now. Lise and I bought another and plan to have it before she leaves next week.
Blessings to you.
Anne
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Is Nate still in Charlotte? I miss his ritual with the mirror.
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Nate will be pleased to know you miss him. He and Sarah are coming to see us Monday. Thanks for reminding me about the mirror ritual.
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Looks like a good time was had by all – how lucky you are to be surrounded by all these family and friends.
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So glad y’all had a blessed Thanksgiving! We have a new family member; granddaughter ToniAnn and her husband Nate, have a brand new baby boy! He arrived Sunday, November 26 and his name is Myles Dunn Salisbury. I am so very blessed to now have six great grandchildren.💚🙏💜
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You are rich, indeed! Congratulations!
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It looks like a lovely time Anne. Yes, I agree, so wonderful to have grown up children you still enjoy having fun with…blessings on the coming month and Christmas to you and all of yours.
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Thank you for the blessings. I hope you have a wonderful December.
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What a wonderful few days…except for having to replace the washing machine, but glad it’s already there!
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Another heart warming post! It always cheers me to read about your life and loved ones. Yay! for Logan-I am quite partial to boxers. And oh! the tulips! love Michele
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God has been very gracious to me.
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I can’t wait to see the tulips in the spring. Congratulations to Logan on his new family member. My dad adopted a boxer a few months ago and they are having a great time together.
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The tulips Lise brought last year did very well this spring. I kept counting them. I think 29 plants came up from 30 bulbs. All but one or two had lovely blooms.
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I think I am finally caught up a bit. I went through all of November and December posts. When I was on my blog several days ago working on a post I went to the readers part, and there were many names I did not recognize at all, and few that I did. So I thought I would read some of your posts that came through my email. I enjoyed every one. I will say a special prayer for Lise tomorrow, the 20th. I had my first joint replacement, my left hip in the spring of 2004 when I was 53, about 6 weeks before my seminary graduation. I graduated with a walker, but had no problem with the surgery. Here I am much older and 3 joint replacements richer. Happy, Holy Christmas, Anne.
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