Feast.
And when I got up this morning I realized I
Had slept over 10 hours.
My body isn't as resilient as it once was.
I'm left with leftovers and sweet memories of
Being with my family and friends.
During our meal each of us read a bit of
Jack's wisdom that he had written down in
Various places.
Some quotes were short:
"Sin is stupid."
"Prayer changes the prayer."
Some humorous:
"I know a little Greek. He has a
Restaurant down the street."
Jack's other remarks were longer and poignant.
A college professor once told me that
Special events are composed more of the
Preparation beforehand and of the
Memories afterward, than of the actual
Activity itself.
That's true of this Thanksgiving.
The day went by quickly, and I was so
Involved in the bustle of it all that it was
A blur.
Now, I have the time to reminisce, to
Sort through my thoughts.
I can experience Thanksgiving again, the
Day after.