Island Thanksgiving: Round 2

Since Thanksgiving is an American holiday, it isn't celebrated in St. Vincent. We don't get any time off, but we still do our best to celebrate. This year, like last year, Luke had an exam the day after Thanksgiving, but since it was a more simple exam, we didn't have to rush right home after eating to study. This island life isn't always ideal, but we have so much to be grateful for. We have our health, our home, food, friends, a wonderful church, and beautiful weather. During the holidays spent on the island, I'm always especially thankful for technology that allows me to talk to my family in the states. If anything, moving to St. Vincent has taught me to not take as much for granted and to be grateful for all of the little things.
This year for Thanksgiving, a missionary couple graciously invited us to join them for a meal, but with Luke's school schedule and our lack of transportation, we had to decline. Our friends Thomas & Natalie who live right near campus also invited us over along with another couple, John & Rebekah. After Luke finished his classes for the day, we took the bus to campus and walked to their house. We had a fantastic time relaxing, watching football, eating delicious food, and playing with little John & Colbie, the two children. We all especially enjoyed the meal. Thanksgiving food just tastes so yummy! We didn't have turkey, but we had mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls with cinnamon butter, homemade apple cider, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry whirls over chicken! We also had apple pie and pumpkin pie, complete with ice cream and cool whip! I'm getting hungry just remembering that meal!

Some of our delicious food


It was Colbie's first Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Day Football Game

Colbie kept us entertained.

How adorable is she!


John is such a sweet, adorable boy!

Thomas & Luke kept Colbie entertained.

little John had a great time playing with Luke. After we ate, John convinced Luke to run outside with him.

Luke was happy to play with the dog.

It was such a beautiful day, so we took some pictures on the balcony.

Thomas and Natalie Ruttger and baby Colbie

John and Rebekah Duke and little John


I'm so grateful for these beautiful ladies' friendship!

These two are the cutest little friends! 
It's hard to be away from family during the holidays, but God has blessed us with incredible friends who make life here so much more fun! We are so grateful & blessed!

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