Glasses Half Full

This stage in life, though not without its challenges, does have some benefits.  Nothing to prove; no one to impress.  We have arrived with all our wrinkles and gray hairs.  But the good news is that we still are standing.  And, thankfully, we have each other.  

Vicky, congrats to your son on his nuptials and to your granddaughter on her 10th birthday.

I hope this Thanksgiving will be a little less painful for you.

Allison, what are your Thanksgiving plans?  How are you holding up?  I think of you often and send you love and encouragement.

I had a very pleasant blast from the past, two weeks ago.  Rusty Pierce came to Boston and called.  We spent a lovely afternoon together.  She is someone who has experienced a dark period for the last 25 years.  Colleen, you know some of the things she's been through.  I have faith that she will be ok.

By the way, I am happy to report that Jackie Rose is doing very well.  I cross my fingers, as I say that she is turning the corner.  The meds are working and she is having success on all fronts. Her grades are very solid; she was chosen to be the stage manager of the winter musical--Pippin; and she was moved up to the varsity field hockey team.  An answer to our prayers.

Jon is having a good senior year, but might need shoulder surgery.

Jeff is wonderful, per usual.  We are having fun as empty-nesters.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  We will have a modest crew, by Garrity standards, anywhere from 11 to 20.  We are hosting a foreign student from Tabor, for the Thanksgiving vacation.  She is a freshman girl from China.  I hope this will be fun for the girls.

With much gratitude, Cecilia