Our Texas Thanksgiving – Part 7 – Another Day In Beaumont

We had another full, busy day in Beaumont. Before meeting with my cousins Donna and David for lunch, and all four of us once again visiting with my Uncle Clarence, there was something else I had to do while in the Beaumont area. I had to visit my mother, my grandparents and aunts and uncles. My mother is buried just a few steps away from my grandparents, and I have many aunts and uncles who are all buried at the same cemetery as well, including my mom’s oldest brother, my Uncle Raymond and his wife, my Aunt Gloria.

Mom is buried near the Four Apostles. She is well protected and surrounded by the love of so many of her family.

I talked to my mom, told her I loved her, shed more than a few tears, and then visited with the rest of the family there. Once we left the cemetery, it was time to visit with the family who are still here. We met with my cousins Donna and David (Raymond & Gloria’s kids) for lunch, and then all four of us went to go visit with our Uncle Clarence.

At first, we weren’t sure how Uncle Clarence was going to be since we tired him out the day before, but all six of us had a great time and shared a lot of fun stories from the past and a lot of laughs. It was a beautiful day so we all enjoyed our visit out on the front porch of the nursing home.

I couldn’t clean this picture up any more, since it was heavily backlit, but at least we are there with big smiles and a lot of love. My uncle said he felt real loved with all of us being there and spending time with him.

Family, no matter how far away, is the best gift. Make time for your loved ones today. Tomorrow is never promised.

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I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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      5. Exactly, the oldest was 21 and youngest just 12 months. Those two were girls, the rest were boys. Everyone still lived at home in a 4-bedroomed, 1 bathroomed house.

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