First Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to my beautiful community of supporters. 🧡🦃

This year is my first Thanksgiving without my loving husband, and while I know death is a part of life, some parts are just harder to walk through than others. People say “the firsts” are the hardest… and whoever “they” are, I suppose this is the season where I find out.

Ricky was never big on celebrating holidays, but he was a family man who loved nothing more than being surrounded by the people he cherished. And with our sweet granddaughter, Audrey Dawn, arriving just two weeks before Thanksgiving, the ache of “he should be here” feels especially tender.

Even so, I trust that God is doing something with this pain—that He has a bigger plan and a purpose woven into every step of this journey. 🕊️

“For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” — Psalm 100:5

Here is a picture of our beautiful family—the family he and I started together. ❤️  I know he's watching over us from the other side but I can't help but wish he was by my side.  Love you always! 

Wishing each of you a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for being here, for supporting me, and for lifting me up in ways you may never realize. 🧡🙏

Love, Tracy