Thanksgiving, and the First Snow of the Season

Thanksgiving is the time of year

when family gets together,

thru rain or ice and blowing snow

amidst the wintry weather.

A spicy fragrance fills the air

of cranberries, turkey and pumpkin pie.

And when the feast is all prepared,

there is heard a thankful sigh.

As the family gathers around the table

to eat the feast before them,

a thankful heart is felt by all

for blessings bestowed upon them.

Off on an adventure went our merry bunch

to see what lay before us.

But fog and snow was all around

and icy roads beneath us.

The town of Joseph is full of art

and statues of bronze all around,

in memory of our western past,

and honors to Chief Joseph abound.
(Joseph, Oregon)

In Elgin Valley stands an old, old church

weathered, worn and beaten.

It is a monument to those pioneers

who gave all to build the kingdom.

(remains of the Pine Creek Chapel)

The winter storm has now passed us by

and left behind the traces

of cold and wind and freezing air,

but we have smiling faces!

(Tollgate area, Blue Mountains, Oregon)

Over the river and through the woods

to Grandmother's house we went.

It wasn't a sleigh but our car knew the way.....

A Holiday season well spent!