We had an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving this week! We traveled to Vicksburg, Mississippi where both my mother and father grew up. Both sets of my grandparents lived there and I grew up with soooo many precious memories with deep roots in that town. Along with my sentimental attachments to Vicksburg there are, of course, the well-known and some not-so-well-knows historical spots that my family and I have to hit throughout the year.
My Gramma Millet was my last living grandparent. She passed away last May just as school was ending. She is one of the toughest, tiny ladies I know! Our family has always said she was full of that old "Pioneer Spirit" and truly she was! We are all so fortunate for the beautiful journals she and other members of our family kept. It's like being able to view pieces of who you are before your were! Some people will get that last sentence while others won't...oh, well!
My Uncle Gary and Aunt Pat now live in the house that Gramma and Grampa once loved so much. As they have been cleaning and repairing and sorting and organizing they have come across so many little things that mean so many big things to me! My four daughters and I went "shopping" through some of the things this week as we celebrated Thanksgiving. With each piece I saw, I grew ever thankful for the heritage that comes from both my Millett and Eikert ancestors. We took home tiny treasures and keepsakes that will be forever cherished in our home.
For the last few days my heart has been saying, "God, I am thankful for all of my family both past and present. I am so blessed and I am thankful. You are so good!"
As I close tonight, I'm sharing a watercolor that they found tucked away that Gramma had done. I know to some it's not great work, but to me and mine it is a most wonderful piece of our hearts!
