Happy Thanksgiving!

Half way across the world my family is gathered together at my Aunt Barb's, huddled around the den watching the Macy's Parade and NFL on TV, sipping on sweet tea and eating some of the most mouth watering food. I can picture it perfectly: Bob and Hayne are working on puzzles, Blake is flipping the TV between ESPN or Comedy Central, Dr. B and Aunt Barb are cooking, and well, I would normally plant myself on a couch and not move except for the occasional trip to the kitchen for more food or game of football in the front yard. Here I am in Brussels, Belgium where it is just an ordinary day: eating cereal for breakfast instead of a 1848 B and B cinnamon scone, sipping sparkling water instead of sweet tea. Though I miss my family, all the traditions and the fun, I am thankful to be here in Brussels surrounded by close friends and families. The past two evenings I hung out with a group of Furman friends on the London trip who are in Brussels this week. The Halls and the Solomons are taking a group of us out tonight for Thanksgiving dinner. I could not ask for more. I am blessed to be in Brussels. I hope everyone has a joyous, fun-filled Thanksgiving day! Love you all very much.