I was unable to go home for Thanksgiving and celebrate with my family but luckily my friend and co-worker Dominique and her family took me in. I spoke with my family just before noon and was saddened when I heard everyone laughing in the background. This was the first holiday that I was unable to spend with my family and coming from a small close family that made hearing them having fun without me really difficult. But my frown was soon turned upside down when I arrived at Dom’s apartment. Her loving and welcoming family made me feel at home and within minutes I was enjoying some hot turkey, ham green bean casserole and all the delicious other sides. Thank you Garcia Family for making me feel at home and welcomed. The Dallas Cowboy victory made the pumpkin chocolate chip cake that much more sweeter (thanks Dom’s mom it was delicious). To add to the happy and joyful day, this was my first Thanksgiving in Victoria and it turned out to be alright…now thinking ahead for Christmas.