The last few leaves are still displaying their color on the trees. It is cool, sunny and breezy. I have been enjoying watching the Pileated Woodpeckers, Black Capped Chickadees and Carolina Wrens flit about the yard eating insects and seed.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and is now so close. Over the past ten I created a Thanksgiving for myself that includes preparing the foods I love and peace I embrace. Each year I write a list of everything I am grateful for and a list of all the people I reach out to on that day to let them know they are in my thoughts.

I am very excited this year as I am now consistently under 200 pounds and am committed to reaching my goal weight by the first of the year. Mom and I are finding our new normal living together full time. I am grateful to have this quality time to spend with her here at home.