Dear Friends and Supporters,
Thanksgiving has always been one of our favorite holidays, one that we all look forward to. The great feast that everyone helps put together, the special table settings and decorations and just getting together with the family to spend some "quality time" together, makes it a great day. This year was no exception. We gathered at our home as has been the tradition for the past 7+ years, all 29 of us! We had great weather here in San Diego so a table was set out on the patio for the "kids". It is our tradition to gather around the table before the meal and join hands in a prayer that our brother Joe says for us, and we thank Jesus for the many blessing in our lives, and ask Him to watch over us and our family that cannot be with us. It is my favorite moment of Thanksgiving day.
Each Thanksgiving that we celebrate also reminds us of the very last time we were together with Laci in 2002. Laci is always missed immensely by our family, but especially at Thanksgiving time. We all have many fond memories of her from that last Thanksgiving holiday with her that we will keep forever. We will continue to celebrate and give thanks for all of the many gifts we have in our lives despite the tragedy and loss we have experienced. Laci would want nothing less.
Thank you for your generous support this past year and from our family to yours, may you enjoy the rest of the holiday season!
Susan Peterson-Caudillo
