Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from the outskirts of Rochester, New York. The weather is really great-sunshine but cool and a bit windy. This is the third Thanksgiving day in a row that we have been on the road and unable to go home. Fed Ex does a fine job of letting us celebrate in different parts of the country.
The first year we were in LaVergne, Tennessee and fairly new to this business of over-the-road trucking, having only been doing it for about 3 months. We used our GPS to see what kind of places were in the area. We were fortunate enough to find a Cracker Barrel nearby. It was a little difficult finding a place to park our truck because the lot was already full when we got there. Luckily the restaurant is next to a warehouse type business that was closed for the holiday and we parked there along with some overflow customers. The meal was wonderful! Turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberry relish, green beans, biscuits or cornbread, drink, and dessert for under $9. And absolutely delicious.
The second year we were in Elkton, Maryland and, again, found a close Cracker Barrel. Complete with the same traditional meal and at the same great price. Another terrific meal to complete our day. On that Sunday we worshipped at the Elkton United Methodist Church and were told that the church does a community-wide Thanksgiving Day dinner each year. If we had only known!
This year we're in Rochester and again dined at Cracker Barrel for our Thanksgiving dinner. And can you believe it--the same traditional food we've enjoyed for 3 years now at the same price. For the second year in a tow we had to bring our Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Pie home in containers because we were too full. Two and a half hours and we're still too full. I've heard from family all across the country today and learned they're all doing well. A great thing to be thankful for!
We were able to visit with my niece and her family in Houston last weekend. We had a wonderful time at McDonald's with them. Jessica, age 8, and Joshua, age 4, have grown so much and are doing so well. They are such fun to watch and play with. I wish we could get to Texas to see them more often. I wish we could get to all the places we have relatives but only time will tell how soon we can visit anyone.
Today I'm thankful for the freedom we have in this country, the blessings provided by our loving God, for my wonderful husband and great family and for more things than I have room for in this blog. I hope every one of you has a time of reflection and relaxation this weekend and is not overwhelmed by Black Friday shopping. Until next time . . . . . .
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