The next best thing to being with family (mom, dad, grandma, cousins, brothers, … the “clan”) at Thanksgiving is spending time with cherished friends.  We have been closest of friends with the VanHooser family for well over 20 years now.   Almost each year for the past decade we’ve spent a holiday with them.  It is often Easter, but this year Cathy and Dale invited us to share a Thanksgiving feast since we were staying in town to be with our girls.  We “grew up” together for 3-4 as young adults and new parents in Dayton, OH.   Then we happened to reunite in Atlanta some 4-5 years later in 1994 after moving in different directions with our careers.

While we are enjoying staying at home this Thanksgiving and beginning our own Sisco traditions, we really miss being with extended family.  We have so many great memories from years past of time with Grown, Mimi, Homer, Nona, Sissy, Bear, Cam, Camille, Susan, Todd, Clayton, Jesse, Paul, Elizabeth, Mike, Dorine, and Eddie.  However, we love Cathy, Dale, Kelly (and Clint), and Katie like they are relatives.  Maybe even more than some of our relatives!  Sharing today with them was a huge blessing.

Click the Audio button for a few familiar holiday sounds, checkout the pics, and most importantly, stop and say a thankful prayer for those you cherish and who fill your life with joy and meaning!

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