My Biu.... here we are when I took him to Brazil for the first time, about a year after we met. I knew he was pretty special then, but had no idea all he'd come to mean in my life. I still don't :) Just keeps getting better...
My big family.... (this is just one little branch of the tree on Thanksgiving!)
Samba Bamba.... we had recently brought her to our family in this 5 year old pic....
For the difference that living and working where I do has made in my life.
For Brazil.... I love being from Brazil. I love the food, the music, the language, the people and the beauty of the country.
For feijoada. Here I am eating it with Dad and Clelia 5 years ago, before Dad's ALS diagnosis.
For meu pai. Hoping he gets to be a grandad....
For the place and family that I will be grateful to forever....
For the season of Advent with all of its waiting, preparing and finally....
... for hope!
Hope for a better world: for more love, for food/shelter/clothing/education for everyone, for peace and for there to be some little ones waiting for me behind this door!
I tag no one, since Thanksgiving is already behind us, but I thank Julie for tagging me and helping me see just a few of the things I'm thankful for.
I love this! When can I come over for some feijoada?
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I have made ginger scones before! They were pretty good. Hard as a rock, but surprisingly edible! (:
What a great post! And remember my best friend is Brazilian. I just love being around Brazilians!!! They are so much fun and have such a great love of life. And the food! Oh, no... I'm making myself hungry just thinking about it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list of things that you are thankful for, and I just love the pictures to go along with all of them. Awesome! Looks like your house is SO ready for some little ones, too! I can't wait to celebrate with you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to read that you are upbeat and sound happy this holiday season. I'm so glad you are so busy and distracted. I wish I could have been more grateful and less whiny last Christmas. Keep it up! They are coming!
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