Today, I am thankful for so many things
The sun in the morning, and the warmth that it brings
The grey clouds of autumn with its fresh gentle rain
The laughter of a children that your heart can’t explain
Holding hands before dinner, bowing heads in a prayer
Most important of all, is the love that we share.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
~Toni Armenta Andrukaitis
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Today I am thankful for so many things, health, family, friends, phone calls, and texts of well wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. At first, I was going to just stay home alone today and mope. I said, “It’s just another day.” But, I was invited by a couple of different friends, and I told them, “Thanksgiving is for families.” My family was broken and my loved ones far away. I wasn’t feeling very festive. Too many memories of family holidays that will never be the same.
Then last night, I was up till almost 2am painting and working on ornaments, and I checked my Facebook page before bed. My dear friend Sherri Murphy posted a picture of her homemade place cards for her dinner table, and she said, ” And I made one for Toni and I hope she will come and join us.” Well, after I wiped away the tears, I replied, “Guess who’s coming for dinner?”
I have been blessed with so many wonderful friends who have become my family. For this I am truly thankful.
Sherri and Michael Murphy, on the far right, have shared their home and their hearts with me for many years. I love you guys!
Oh yes, if I was going to go to dinner, of course, I would have to bake some of my famous brownies and make a funny face before mixing. I had to contemplate a long time to think of a way to make a turkey funny face in my brownie mix, as per my tradition. Here’s what I came up with.
I thought it was pretty cute. Weird, but cute. They always taste delicious after I get done being goofy.
Toni Andrukaitis 
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