On ThanksLiving Day, I was here in Florida, celebrating with my son plus some church family and other friends. I was missing all the fun, though, with the biological family who were gathered at my niece's home in Sheboygan. My bro-in-law, David, my favorite one at that, was gracious enough to make a video of the gathered family wishing me a happy Thanksgiving. Later, he found out the sound was not turned on to record their voices, so he put a musical number behind the video and added captions which were really funny. Yes, I am motion sensitive but I still loved it. I told David that I have to take a Dramamine before watching our home videos of when the kids were little and of our cruise to the Mediterranean in 2000. Wheeeee!
In watching David's recording, I held myself together well until Lynn and Lisa popped into the frame and together wished me a happy Thanksgiving, and then tears began to flow. Mom is the first one to extend greetings and the video ends with Gabe opening his birthday presents from those not able to be with him on the 14th. He is 8 years old now, unbelievable! Manny, his 6 year old brother, was lying on the sofa, sleeping, as he was not feeling well. Angelo was on his other grandma's lap, and did not appreciate being parted from his cuppy for the video!
I got to see three of my sisters as well as my mom, my nieces and nephews, and my great-nephews via this video, plus my bro-in-law, who made the recording. Imagine what a great feature this is for our military and others who are away from home during the holidays and other times, to be nearly instantly, almost live, connected with their families at home. Thanks, David! You are my favorite, too!
