UPDATE- My Governor has passed a stay-at-home-for-Thanksgiving demand and a "pause" for 2 weeks. So, of course, we have had to cancel our plans for being with my sister. This makes me so very sad. I miss her so much even if we talk almost every day and email or text on top of that.

There's something about being with someone- there's a precious space that people take up. I miss that space. I miss the smells and sounds of other people who make up my world, other people's dogs and cats. I miss the particular feel of hugging someone and experience the warmth that they give me. This is indeed going to be a sad Thanksgiving. But not a lost Thanksgiving.

We have decided to cook our own turkey dinner and all of the fixings. You can call me out for complaining about left-overs later! We will pop a cork, or two and look out on our property and be very, very thankful that we are still sharing this time together. Twenty-three years ago I was diagnosed with my first lung cancer. I am so thankful for every breath that I take. They are gifts that I never expected.

We will have a zoom call with my scattered family and have a toast, or two. We can exchange thoughts and feelings and what we are thankful for. For this year, since so much has changed, I am thankful for is them, my family. Although I won't feel their warmth this year I can imagine it and see them and hear their voices. I am very lucky.

What are your plans? Have they changed? What are you feeling?

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