Thanksgiving Menu Ideas & Favorites to help you get through the day. Some things are made the night before which always makes life a little less crazy that day!
Today’s post is going to look a little different than I had planned on. Yesterday was a rough one for my family. My sister Marni lost her three-week battle with Covid.
Because of her many underlying health issues, she already had so many strikes against her. When she tested positive for Covid, we knew it was going to be an uphill battle for her. She spent three weeks on a ventilator in the ICU. In addition to Covid she was battling pneumonia, staff infection in her blood, other infections in her body, blood clots, dangerously low blood pressure . . . her frail body couldn’t fight back. Her liver and kidneys shut down yesterday and her fight was over.
Our family is heartbroken, but at the same time so grateful that she is free from her very broken, sick body. She’s battled chronic illnesses for about 20 years, but now her body is whole again.
Marni’s birthday is Sunday, she would have turned 45. She was way too young to die. We love her and will miss her so much. This picture is her high school senior picture, isn’t she beautiful? That’s how I want to remember her.❤️
She was the cutest little girl ever. We adopted her from Guatemala when she was 18 months old. We are so happy she is part of our eternal family.
My priorities obviously changed yesterday and I just couldn’t pull it together to create a new Thanksgiving Favorites post. Since my favorites and our traditions are pretty much the same every year, below are the links for my previous Thanksgiving posts.
Thanksgiving Menu Ideas & Favorites
Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
Also, these french bread rolls, this classic stuffing and the corn casserole aren’t included in either of my prior Thanksgiving posts, so don’t forget about them.
I wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. I know it’s going to look different for everyone this year, I hope you get to spend time with your family. Love them, hug them and enjoy being with them.❤️
XOXO
Hi! I’m Jodi, a mom of five boys and lover of chocolate, sweets and everything in-between. Here you’ll find simple, delicious recipes that are all tried and true.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you and your family to feel strength and peace from our Savior, the prince of peace. ❤️
Thank you Lachelle!❤️
I am sorry to hear of your sister’s passing! Thank you for sharing your testimony that you’ll be with her again.
Thank you!❤️
Jodi, I am so sorry.❤️
Thank you!♡♡♡
Oh Jodi, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was praying and praying for her and this is just so devastating. Such a young and beautiful woman. I hope that wonderful memories, over time, will help you heal and make your heart smile. With deepest sympathy…
Thank you Teresa❤️. It’s been heartbreaking, but she’s free from her sick, broken body now. She just couldn’t fight with all of her underlying health issues. We love her and will miss her.
Sweet Jodi,
I am so sorry about your sweet sister. It is SO hard to lose a loved one. Thinking about you and your family at this time. So happy that we know about the plan of salvation and that families are forever ❤ Love you!
Thanks so much Tammy!❤️
My heart hurts for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Patricia for your sweet words.❤️
Jodi, I am so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I can’t begin to imagine how hard this is for you and your family. I’m sending so many prayers and love your way, my friend. ❤️
Jodi – My heart is heavy for you and your family at this time. What a beautiful tribute….thank you for sharing! Love you!
Thank you Melody!❤️