A Remembrance Video of Mattie

Thank you for keeping Mattie's memory alive!

Dear Mattie Blog Readers,

It means a great deal to me that you take the time to write and to share your thoughts, feelings, and reflections on Mattie's battle and death. Your messages are very meaningful and help support me through very challenging times. I am forever grateful. As my readers know, I promised to write the blog for a year after Mattie's death, which would mean that I could technically have stopped writing on September 9, 2010. However, like my journey with grief there is so much that still needs to be processed and fortunately I have a willing support network still committed to reading. Therefore, the blog continues on. If I should find the need to stop writing, I assure you I will give you advanced notice. In the mean time, thank you for reading, thank you for having the courage to share this journey with me, and most importantly thank you for keeping Mattie's memory alive.


As Mattie would say, Ooga Booga (meaning, I LOVE YOU)! Vicki



November 25, 2021

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Thursday, November 25, 2021 

Tonight's picture was taken in November of 2008. Mattie was home between hospital treatments and his school counselor gave him this cute turkey hat for Thanksgiving. Mattie decided to put it on his head and of course I snapped a photo. I absolutely love Mattie's smile and expression in this photo. So glad I was so picture happy!







Quote of the day: Today's coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins

  • Number of people diagnosed with the virus: 48,122,430
  • Number of people who died from the virus: 775,759


Today's I am highlighting Thanksgiving in two places. Peter is back in Oakton, VA with his parents, and our friends. Their daughter, Charlotte is our Goddaughter. She is five years old now. As you can see Sunny is right in the mix. 
Peter set up a buffet in the kitchen. 
Cooking a turkey in our house's oven had to be a feat. As it takes an hour for it to come up to temperature, it is 25 degrees off, and also doesn't keep its temperature. Fun!!! 

Looks like everyone had a good time!
Meanwhile, I got up at 5:45am today. I always give my dad's caregiver the holidays off. So I got him up, washed, dressed, gave him breakfast, did his cognitive exercises, and his walking routine with him. Last night, we had a wind storm in Los Angeles. Leaves and branches were everywhere. My dad wanted me to sweep the front and back. So I added that to my list. 

Then I got to cooking more sides. This is a modern day take off of spring bean casserole. However, I like it much better and it features lemon zest, marjoram, and bacon. 
I set up a buffet in the kitchen. 
Our California Thanksgiving day table. I will post more photos tomorrow. My thoughts are with all our family, friends, and supporters. We are thankful for you. 

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