Quick update - :-)

By popular demand, here's a quick update.

All arrived safe. Thanksgiving was VERY loud (happy loud) for a group of 8, I thought, but my turkey turned out great. I made note of a few key learnings:



1. You can't roller skate in a buffalo herd and you can't bake a souffle in a kitchen full of yellers.

2. Homemade cranberry sauce: small bag, cup of sugar, cup of water. Boil until skins break and liquid is red. This is so easy. I will never use canned again.

3. Homemade dressing: this is easy too. Mine has whole wheat & multi grain bread, sausage, pecans and the usual celery and onions. Tossed with melted butter and moistened further with fresh, homemade turkey stock, packed in a casserole and baked. People fight over the crispy edges.

4. I learned a new answer for caregivers when questioned about a) diet; b) chemo; c) radiation; d)treatment centers; or e)salvation. "I'm doing the best I can within my own knowledge, doctors recommendations, and patient's wishes."

Thanksgiving was a truly joyful occasion in Exville; our guests are still raving about what a great time they had.

But that's not all. I have so much left to tell, I made a list! The list itself is hysterical, but I don't want to spoil my next post, so I guess you'll just have to check back again soon. :-)