It’s been a while since we were in Missouri, and we figured it would be fun to spend Thanksgiving with Mom and Dad. When I started planning the trip, however, I discovered that the airfare was crazy expensive. Of course Thanksgiving is always a popular time to travel, but when I realized we could make the same trip a few weeks earlier for less than a fourth of the price, it seemed like an easy choice. After all, Thanksgiving is just a day on the calendar… I can be thankful any day! Why not visit at the beginning of the month instead of the end?
So we hopped aboard our flights, a little nervous about the ongoing government shutdown and steady increase in airline delays. Things worked out, though, and we made it to St Louis without incident. We enjoyed five days with Mom, Dad, Kari, and Theo. The weather was nice enough that we could take a bike ride and go on a few walks.
I also managed to grab lunch with a few yahoos I’ve known for almost forty years…
Yep, even though it wasn’t Thanksgiving proper, it was still an opportunity to reflect on how thankful I am for my family and friends.