Andrea and I spent the last few days out in Bolaigaon again. I can’t believe it’s been 2 months since we were there last! (I will try to write more about it later, but for now, I just want to mention the Thanksgiving festivities.) The sisters there made us a special lunch for Thanksgiving with foods we mentioned as Thanksgiving foods. It was quite the feast – even some yams and pumpkin (boiled w/ fresh coconut shavings on top). Then of course, crunchy baby fish, green beans, cucumber and onion, meat, rice, daal, mango juice, and mini bananas. You can't forget, I am in India! :)
For dinner we went to our friends’ house, Jonathon and Ruchika (and their adorable little 9-month old daughter Trisha). They have become close friends here and we have lots of fun with them. We made mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing. Thanks to the package Scott’s mom, Jan, sent! And also some green beans, chicken (in place of turkey) and many many Indian treats. It was a fun evening. Definitely a Thanksgiving we’ll never forget.
As wonderful as all these celebrations were, I hate to admit it, but I do miss the fam back home. Since Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks, (and it's still Thanksgiving for you all - 13.5 hrs behind me), I find it appropriate to give a little shout out to my family back home. When I think about the many blessings God has given me, family is definitely top of the list. I am very fortunate to have such an amazing family - Mom, Dad, my broski Adam, Aunty and Grandma Frank, Grandma and Grandpa Pflueger and the whole Pflueger clan. A family that is filled with many incredible individuals who have all taught me what love is all about. Seventeen grandkids on the Pflueger side just to give you an idea…! Of course, everyone has their own very special and unique gifts that they bring to the group, which makes for one awesome bunch!!!! To all of my family back home: I love you very very much and wish I could be there with you all. You have each shaped me in a very special way, brought me many wonderful memories and lots of laughs and lots and lots of love! I wouldn't be who I am without each and every one of you. Thank you for bringing such joy to my life! I will surely be there with you in spirit- even the pool tourney!!! :)
And to all my friends and family reading this, Have a very Happy Thanksgiving feast and please take a moment to think about all those in this world who go without…without food, without family, without health or without love. They aren’t as far away as they may seem.
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