Three things unusual.
1) My wife Brenda and I were alone all day on Thanksgiving. That's never happened in 41 years of marriage. Felt a bit strange to say the least.
2) We spent over 4.5 hours with all four of our children and their four spouses, four of the 6 grands, my mom and my sis on ZOOM. Not as good as in person, but way better than not getting to see them at all. Sigh.......
3) Can anybody say dry rub BBQ-Ribs that were melting off the bones and so juicy in your mouth they needed no sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans with pepper, garlic and onion, and for dessert...Pumpkin Pie with home made whipped Cream. The Mashed potatoes, green beans, and pumpkin pie with whipped Cream were the only tradition parts.
A wonderfully blessed day for which my family has much to be thankful. All four of Brenda's and my children are now married. Been waiting for the youngest two to get off the bench as they say. But they've both found wonderful young ladies with whom to spend the rest of their lives and both of them tied the knot in the middle of this Corona Crisis. They figured they could get around to the big wedding later. I couldn't have agreed more.
I am about as thankful as I can be on this National Day of Thanksgiving. And being the "Rocket Rev.," that I am, I know perfectly well how much I owe to the one with the nailed scarred hands.
Be Blessed my fellow Rocketeers!
Remember this: Parachutes can Save Rockets, but only Jesus can Save the Rocketeer!
I remain as thankful, grateful, and humbled as ever.
Brad, the "Rocket Rev.," Wilson
ps: Some of you know I had surgery on Monday. Clearly I am doing just fine!