Thankful Thanksgiving

Camden's friend spend the entire Thanksgiving break with us. From Wednesday until Sunday, he drank and smoked cigars with my dad, talked with my mom, and aggravated me. He fit right in. Everyone was happy to have him around. He told me about the things that happened, promises that were made, and things that were done. It made me really sad to hear some of the things he told me, it wasn't an easy situation for anyone.

On Thanksgiving Day the friend and I went to Camden's families house for lunch (after lunch with my family). They were all in good spirits, laughing and joking. But you couldn't help but notice the missing link. Although it was a very upbeat lunch, I still caught myself thinking about the fact that it should have been Camden's home coming meal. It made me realize how lucky I was to have my own family dinner with no missing link.

I took the friend out and introduced him to nightlife in a "one bar" town. I also introduced him to my best girlfriend from home, and BFD's (Bad F#$%ing Drinks), the house beverage at our only bar. We took Camden's little sister out with us, she's now 21 and officially legal!!! I think everyone had a really good time, well from what I remember anyway.

I also got to spend some time with the Mississippi Boyfriend. We hadn't seen each other in a couple of weeks, so it was nice to spend time together. I went to his hometown (he actually grew up in Southern Missouri, like myself), and he stayed a night with my parents and I. We had a great visit, I've really missed him. I'll be in Biloxi soon staying with him!!!

Thanksgiving break, while fun, was really difficult for everyone. We all miss Camden so much, and it was really hard because he would have just gotten home that week. This past weekend really put the Thanksgiving Holiday into perspective for me, and made me realize all of the things I am thankful for.