I am so grateful each time I am allowed to "go home". Reverting back to what I knew so long ago and becoming someone's child once again. I am at such contentment at my parent's home and I am thankful that they allow my very loud bunch of Burgess men to invade during the holidays. I can close my eyes and store up all these memories....I am grateful they last all year through!
Last night was fabulous, Alfred and I had the honor to celebrate our dear precious Holly and give her a surprise party. We had lot and lots of friends and good food at the Oasis. We were able to sit inside in a private dining room and make as much noise as we wanted which was good because 5 of the 7 Day children came with Tracy:) I haven't smiled and laughed that much in a long time and it was long over due. It was one of those rare and perfect times when everything truly comes together and God is there in our mist.
Here are a few more pictures of our precious Bear and the Thanksgiving program that has consumed a large portion of my time as well as attention. He and his little brother are singing all the songs and probably will continue to do so over the next few weeks. Although there were a couple of times his enthusiasm made me want to scream (he was singing ahead of the music because he wanted to say the words first) his smile and his love for me and music flowed over his zeal. I will remember these short years where he was able to go to OLC and be with me at the same time. It is a gift that I am able to work and they can be at the same school and so close to me. I remember my Mom talking about that very thing when my brother and I were with her at Avondale. She always talked so fondly about those years and others that allowed her to be so close to us. I love how much I am like her and how much Bear is like me. God is good and generous in that way!
Today was our OLC Thanksgiving Feast and it was wonderful. Barrett was so proud Momma T sat at our table as one of our family members. Earlier in the week he was counting up all our family members and he said, "Momma we have 14 people in our whole entire family." I said, "Baby, who are those 14 people." He replied, "Well you know NeeNay, Poppa, Daddy, Brockie, Aunt Amy, Uncle Gabe, Ethan, Evan, Momma T, PaPaw Rich, Hillary, Aunt Holly, and you." I am so thankful we have "family" here in Austin and that my boys are so loved. After the feast today Trexa took Bear for the afternoon and spent time with him playing and at the park. So nice for him and for me too:) I am grateful for the Hilderbrand family and the blessing they are to my family.
