We had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with Dave, Beth, Jamie, Sarly, Raelynd, BIL Steve, my sister Lana, and our son Dan yesterday in the Pacific Northwest. Our son Josh and Laura were celebrating with Laura’s family just a few miles away from us. Our daughter Katie called from their celebration with Son-in-law Andrew’s folks in the middle of Florida.
I nabbed this photo off facebook of part of my family enjoying their feast in Dallas, Texas. My sister Kathy’s family drove from Southern California to Texas to spend time with my brother Leonard’s family.
Then I nabbed this photo of my mom and dad enjoying their Thanksgiving feast with my sister Vera’s family in Huntington Beach, California. I really love that my dad has his napkin tucked into his waist. I can almost hear his voice and I know he is praising God and being thankful to Him for his family gathered around that table and scattered all over the U.S.
My brother Tim and SIL Letty joined them. My brother Steve’s family drove from Southern California to Arizona to celebrate with my SIL Kelly’s family. Dear’s brother Terry’s family celebrated in Fullerton, California.
Here there and everywhere we all joined in being thankful to God for all “he did to us” over the years!
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Great photos, Ellen! I just love your Mom & Dad! They are just right there in the thick of things, enjoying themselves. Love it!!! So glad you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving even if you were flung here and there across the nation. Thank goodness for Facebook and Skype, huh? 🙂
Isn’t it neat how we can all share vicariously in thanks via instant photos! Love how your family keeps together in this way.
Thanksgiving…here and there…and everywhere. How fun to be able to see the rest of your family gathered around their respective tables.
Especially wonderful in the photos were the open Bible on the table and your dad standing to give thanks on behalf of your family. I’m glad you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This post makes me smile…what a joy to see all the various family celebrations all over the country. Your handsome father was most surely saying a blessing on his family and praising God. I, too, loved seeing the open Bibles.
I love family photos around a feast table. I noticed the Bibles too.
The miracles of the internet! What beautiful family members celebrating T’giving in beautiful fashion, and what fun to be able to instantly see photos of all of them on FB. laurie
What a great post Ellen!!! Thankfulness “Here and There” indeed!
I am amazed at the determination to be with family for Thanksgiving – there doesn’t seem to be such impulsion up here. I loved your photos, especially of your parents!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Ellen! I know it’s past Thursday, but I’m sure the spirit lasts much longer. Enjoy your weekend!
It’s so nice to read of your families connection and praise for lives well lived! Thankfulness at its best!
Loved the photos! And I really think it’s wonderful that you can “hear” your Dad’s voice and know what he would be saying.
This is the best Thanksgiving post I have read this year!!! I love that despite distance and separation, your family were in unity praising and thanking the Lord for His blessings in your lives.