Texas Keller Family: Happy Thanksgiving---Bring on the Christmas!

So, I know I'm averaging about 2 weeks in between posts. The past two weeks have been exceptionally tough. At work, I answer to a volunteer Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board is an irrational individual, and after I asked him a simple question, he went after me in attempts to terminate my employment. I, of course, didn't sit back quietly and let that happen. Anyway, the special Board meeting was held last Monday and to all of you who said a little prayer for me, for my family, and for CRC --- thank you. I will receive a letter of reprimand from the Board of Directors sometime this week but I am still employed as the leader of a fantastic institution. And, the Chairman still gets to be Chairman, so any additional prayers would be VERY welcome as we know God controls our destiny not any man!

In the midst of all of that, my dad had to have a small outpatient procedure on Tuesday morning. Let's say Dad is um. . . rather entertaining and difficult to convince when on the good drugs. He's doing ok now and hopefully this procedure let him eat and enjoy turkey a little more than last year.

So, on with the Thanksgiving! Of course, recovering from Monday is still going on today, but I had to suck it up and get ready to host Thanksgiving. Not a problem, as my friends at Super Suppers helped with the majority of our meal. I know that may be cheating, but I'll take all the help I can get. Bill and Teresa arrived on Wednesday afternoon and Regina came in on Thursday. I've never cooked a turkey before but it was successful. Thanks to http://www.foodnetwork.com/! Anyway, my turkey made it to 155 degrees and my oven STOPPED WORKING! The goal was 161 degrees. Let's just say, it is amazing what you can do with a propane grill and a toaster oven! It actually turned out well. Guess I'll be getting an oven for Christmas.

Bill and Teresa left on Thursday afternoon to help Bill accommodate for his back. Regina stayed the evening and cuddled up on the couch with Tatum to watch "It's Thanksgiving Charlie Brown."

Friday, we received very sad news that Troy's Uncle Wade passed away unexpectedly. His funeral is on Tuesday this week and we will make a quick trip to Woodward to attend.

To try to get ready for the holidays, we set off on Saturday to decorate. Troy is the Christmas light master. In homage to the SOONERS, he changed all the lights to crimson and cream. And no, they don't sell them like that here so he had to change out every other bulb. It's amazing what that man will do for OU. End result. . . best lights in the neighborhood.