An International Thanksgiving Feast

While my family was gathered in Peoria to play in the annual Finan Football game, I was enjoying an American Thanksgiving Feast in Canterbury. In total, about 150 people gathered from as many as 15 nations to share in the festivities. Truly an International night of thanks-giving.

My thanks to the staff at Christ Church University for making this a special night. We enjoyed turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and mushroom bean casserole with crispy onions! For dessert, a laudable attempt at pumpkin pie: same texture, not as much sugar.

My Five (and some balloons)!

Before we sat to eat, the mentors were asked to offer a few words of thanks. You won't be surprised to learn that I took full advantage of the opportunity to speak from a podium draped with an American flag! While I was channeling the energy of my cousin Pete, a bit here, it was nice to have the opportunity to publicly recognize all of you who made this incredible experience possible. Thank you.