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28
Thanksgiving Break
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I got an entire week off of school for Thanksgiving break. Saturday, November 17 we drove over to Johnson City, TN for the Tucker Thanksgiving meal. The Tuckers are Dad Garlands family. We had a nice time and tons of good food. We stayed in Radford Monday and Tuesday with the hopes that Andrew would get some subbing jobs. He worked half days both days. As soon as he was done Tuesday we loaded the car and headed to Greenville.
Our visit was pretty busy. I went to a baby shower Tuesday night and got together with my girlfriends Friday afternoon. The rest of the time was spent juggling family time with my parents, grandparents from Michigan, Aunt and Uncle, and Andrew’s family. I felt like we were running around all the time.
Thursday we had Thanksgiving dinner with my family at 12:30, and then went to the Garland’s around 4:30 for their Thanksgiving dinner.
While we were in Greenville God used several family members to provide for our needs. We are so thankful for them! Andrew starts a temporary job tomorrow that will last through February. I’m still waiting to find out if I’m eligible for financial aid so I can be in school next semester. Two more weeks of school until Christmas break!
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