Thanksgiving

Mr. Nagishot Turkey

Watching the boys catch Mr. Nagishot Turkey

Killing Mr. Nagishot Turkey.... well, almost killing that retched bird.
I aborted the butcher-ship right about the time Mr. Turkey's head refused to come loose and his blood started squirting all over me.
It was pretty gross, but also extremely satisfying.
You see, Mr. Turkey had been attacking, scaring and bullying me for years.

The boys did a fine job frying Mr. Turkey,
while us ladies whipped up a few side dishes and pies.

We ALL feasted!
Mr. Nagishot Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh green beans, American Stove-Top stuffing, cranberry sauce and, for dessert, pumpkin, berry and pecan pies!!!

It was a great celebration!

This Thanksgiving I have much to be thankful for:

• my parents who have always loved and supported me
• my 3 amazing sisters
  
• for the patient love of God and the gift of Jesus
  
• my 5 nieces and 3 nephews, whom I love!
• for consistent prayer and financial support, which enables me to serve here in Sudan
  
• sunscreen
• for God's call to Didinga
  
• my last Home Assignment - precious moments with family and friends
  
• Internet in the bush
  
• a teaching job and students that I love!
• dried fruit
  
• friends that are both near and far....
• for my new hutmats: Abbi, Katie and Trey
• for health when I have it and good medicine, that usually works, when I don't

Happy Thanksgiving!!!