We went over to the Mansion this morning to say with the residents who had no families to go to today a Happy Thanksgiving. Some of the residents were waiting to be picked up, some were already gone.

There was a small group in the Activity Room watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, we sat with them awhile. The Mansion was quiet, peaceful. A full and meaningful day for those who got to go out, a safe and comfortable but somewhat lonely day for the rest.

We got to spend one-on-one time with people we didn’t always get to see. Many of the residents were in their rooms getting ready to go see relatives they hadn’t seen in a while. Winnie brought her new cat with her as she went home to her farm for dinner.

The Mansion had a Thanksgiving Turkey lunch today, the table was small. We said hello, let  Red do this thing and came home. The Mansion is a gift to me, it helps me learn how to be a human being.

There was only one cookie left in the box of cookies I left for the Mansion aides yesterday. Another box is coming on every Monday until New Years.

I have come to love many of those people and many of them have come to love Maria and I. They are an integral part of our lives.

I gave Red permission to climb up on the soft to visit with Alice, she loves to be with him and stroke his fur. I wish all of you reading this a happy holiday.