A Week to be Thankful!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope everyone had a very safe, relaxing, special time with family and friends! And, I hope seniors enjoyed a few days off before the stress of finals is upon us!

I traveled back to Texas for the first time this fall, and it felt great!....No literally, the 70 degree weather felt GREAT compared to the freezing (again, literal) weather that is happening in Decorah. I can tell you, northern winters aren't for the faint of heart!

My sister, Emily, and I flew home on Tuesday afternoon. I've gotten to see all of my best friends throughout the week! And I've eaten more Mexican food and drank more Starbucks than is humanly possible (but you have to understand my deep, true love for a good cup of coffee!)

Thanksgiving Day was perfect! My grandparents were here, plus many family friends too! We had a great, traditional meal with my personal favorite: turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes! And, we had an array of homemade pies to finish off the already delicious meal! And then, what better way to celebrate time with family and friends than by watching America's favorite team win in football? (That would be the Dallas Cowboys, of course!)

Overall, it's been a great week! It's hard to believe that in three more I'll be home again for Christmas Break. This semester will be gone in the blink of an eye!

Again, I hope everyone enjoyed their break. Safe travels heading home or back to campus!

~Anna

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:4-7