Happy Thanksgiving

We had a big to-do in Chisinau for Thanksgiving where the volunteers actually did all the cooking, baking, serving,...and taste testing! It was great to spend time with other volunteers, to see how their lives are shaping up, what challenges they are encountering, and how they are adjusting. It was also great to get to be the first to taste the various wines that were going to be served at the shin-dig we put on for the American community here. Mmmmm!

My particular part in the feast was the stuffing, the rolls, and carving 2-3 turkeys. I would post pictures, but my hands were too busy (and greasy) to be taking pictures. Sorry folks. 14 roasted turkeys and umpteen pumpkin pies were a beautiful sight to behold!

Let me just say here and now, that the stuffing was some of the best I've ever had. No offense, Grandma. And to think that I made it (with the help of about 4 other people) for 300 people! I really amaze myself sometimes.

There were also other activities both before and after dinner. There was a tag football game between the volunteers in the North and the volunteers in the South. There was also a talent show after dinner.

Guess who made an appearance in a music and dancing number? Yep, yours truly and a couple other volunteers did a classic line dance + goof-off number for all the world to see. What a blast!

I hope that Jesus blessed you all with a wonderful day with friends and family!