I know Jeannette would have loved these cupcakes. Her very last Thanksgiving was in 2008. At her request, we all gathered at her father's home for a Thanksgiving Day celebration. As difficult and awkward as it was, I managed to be there only for her. There was absolutely nothing that could keep me away from her.
As I entered her father's home I immediately noticed my cabinet hutch that I had owned back in 1974. It was pecan and elegant in any imagination. He stole that cabinet from me but I put that negative feeling far away from my mind. Afterall, it was Jeannette's day, her very last Thanksgiving Day and there was nothing or anyone that was going to ruin it for her.
She sat down at the dinner table right next to me. I watched her try to eat a little of the turkey and mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Yes, she did try. All her babies were seated at the table with her along with her sister, brother, nieces and nephews. It was absolutely breath taking seeing her happy. Totally happy. I so wanted that for her on that day.
Now, 5 years later and the day before Thanksgiving, I think of her and feel thankful to God for giving me a wonderful, beautiful daughter to love even if it was for a short while.
I am thankful for all my family. For my Angels in Heaven. Jeannette and my mom.
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