Today across the US, people are giving thanks for all the
gifts in their lives. All Americans take
this day to say thanks for all they have and all they have been given. My memories of Thanksgiving have always been
with my extended family, my maternal grandfather’s family. What at one point 60 years ago started as a
small family gathering has grown to include 50-60 cousins gathering around a
single table in a church hall. This was
our way of giving thanks.
In recent years, I have been taking Thanksgiving away from
my family on a beach vacation with a dear friend. This soon became part of the rhythm of my
year and an important time for me to get away from the hectic nature of life
and give thanks. And get a little sun
too!
This year, the holiday takes on a new meaning. I was able today to meet Nad for the first
time. Nad is the surrogate who for nine
months carried and nurtured Gus for me.
Without her willingness, her gentle care, and her concern for the
growing baby, Gus would not have made it through these past 38 weeks. So today, on Thanksgiving, I am thankful to
Nad for helping me and caring for my boy long before I ever could.
(Written Nov 27)
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