For my long-time friends and followers, I want to say hello and wish you a happy Thanksgiving. The circumstances that caused me to write this blog in the first place, have kept me from attending holiday gatherings over the past seven years. But by the grace of God and the assistance of the people at the Veterans Administration all that ended this past Thursday when I celebrated Thanksgiving dinner with my family.
It was held at the Soboba Springs country club in San Jacinto California where the menu included the traditional fair of Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, mixed vegetables, salads, baked ham, and prime rib sliced to order and a dessert cart to die for. And although the meal was excellent and have very little to do with my personal excitement about attending. Like I said it's been over six years since I've seen all these people one place so let me share some of what I saw that gave me the greatest pleasure.
My son Kyle, Yours truly, my mother-in-law Aggie Fikse, My sister in law Cindey Fikse, My niece Rachel Fikse Garnett, my niece Angie Taylor.
Second row...
My nephew Aaron Akamine, my niece Alicia Akamine, (the woman directly over my left shoulder) my niece Heidi Fikse, My wife Joan, Joan's sister Anna Jean Van Zee, My sister in law Violet Fikse, My nephew Keith Taylor, My nephew Errol Garnett, my niece Ruth Arner.
Third row...
Partly obscured my niece Rebecca Fikse-Powell, my nephew Tyler Powell, My nephew Rob Fikse.
Top row...
My brother in law Eugene Van Zee, My nephew Alan Fikse, My brother in law Myron Fikse Sr, My nephew Myron Fikse Jr, My nephew Zack Arner.
family missing from the day include...
My daughter Amanda, My Nephew Andy Van Zee and his wife Christie. My niece Amy Van Zee and her husband Patrick. My niece Patty Ball and her husband Jason.
I have a few more photos photos to share...
my niece Rebecca
My niece Ruth
My niece Heidi
My niece Rachel
My nephew Errol
My brother in law Myron and his lovely bride Vi
My son Kyle and my nephew Rob
My sister in law Cindey
My niece Rachel
there was a ton of kids present but I'm not naming names for security sake.
My nieces Alicia and Angie
My wife (who does not want to be on the internet) and my mother in law and my son
seated, my nephew Alan and standing, my nephew Tyler
My nephew Myron
My nephew Aaron
My niece Alicia
My hope and prayer is that everyone who reads this is as truly blessed as I am. I am, in my opinion, blessed beyond understanding.
5 comments:
I am SO glad this event was able to happen for you, Kurt!!
What a great looking family you have!!!
Continued Holiday blessings for the weeks to come for you...
~shoes~
My heart is smiling for you! I am so happy you were able to attend this year, KW!! You are truly blessed, as is your family, to have you there.
So very, very happy that you were able to attend. Makes me smile. Glad you had the opportunity. May the blessings continue for you!
blessed tribe, blessed you, blessing us! thanks, dear Hero
Aloha to YOU
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Beautiful family, Kurt. So glad you were able to have them all together for a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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