My parents were married on Thanksgiving day. A hippy ceremony on our Klamath River property.
I was their flower girl. Our herd of goats was there too.
And what a wild life that was, being the child of two people who were born to roam. It seems like just yesterday, and a thousand years ago too.
Every Thanksgiving I think about how lucky I was to be born and how thankful I am that my parents met on a lone dirt road in Soulsbyville, fell in love, and I was born.
And that I was born and in a little shack in the woods, with dirt floors and my dad playing the role of doctor.
All of these unlikely circumstances led to the life I have now and I'm incredibly thankful for that.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you. I'm thankful for you too.
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Such a sweet post. I was a flower child then. And surrounded by so much love. For that I am so thankful. We adopted our little gypsy from Romania in 1990. She'll be 20 on Christmas day. She is our free spirit and such a precious gift. No wonder you have such a creative spirit of your own. Thank you for sharing.
Being Thankful ;)
Deb
Posted by: deb bock | November 23, 2010 at 11:31 PM
Oh I would LOVE to hear more stories about your childhood! It sounds so magical. :)
Posted by: Lindsey | November 23, 2010 at 11:57 PM
thanks for sharing..Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family...hear you have snow and that its COLD...i love the turkey platter...
blessing
Posted by: june deese | November 24, 2010 at 04:30 AM
Beautiful. Thinks makes me think of "cause I get a peaceful easy feeling and I know you won't let me down . . ."
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
Posted by: TerritoryMom | November 24, 2010 at 05:26 AM
Wow. What an interesting story!
Posted by: Jenny Doh | November 24, 2010 at 06:21 AM
this is beautiful!!!
Happy thanksgiving!
Posted by: Agnes | November 24, 2010 at 06:36 AM
Happy Thanksgiving my friend! Hope to see you again some day.
Posted by: Beth | November 24, 2010 at 07:24 AM
What an interesting history.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups` | November 24, 2010 at 08:11 AM
I think that sounds like an awesome wedding. My next one I ma getting married by Elvis in Vegas. :) Happy Thanksgiving! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Rizzo | November 24, 2010 at 09:22 AM
I too had goats at many of the events of my childhood...
Posted by: Kathy | November 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Serena, I have those same Turkey Spode dishes, and just love them! Have you read the memoir "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls? Her parents were wandering gypsy types, too. :) Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: maryrose | November 24, 2010 at 01:28 PM
My husband's parents were hippies also, and my husband was born ON THE BEACH, close to their own little "shack in the woods" about a hundred yards inland.
Posted by: Leah Veronica | November 24, 2010 at 03:35 PM
What a sweet story! I love your platter, too. I would love to have a set of dishes just for Thanksgiving, but where would I store them? I second Maryrose's suggestion to read "The Glass Castle" - it's one of my favorite memoirs ever!! But, I'm hoping that you and your family never had to do the skidaddle, Rex Walls-style! It still cracks me up.
Posted by: Kim McCallie | November 24, 2010 at 03:57 PM
Happy Anniversary to your parents!!!!!! What a beautiful platter! Is it a hand-me-down??
Posted by: Reesa L | November 24, 2010 at 05:55 PM
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Anniversary to your parents. I love that you had an unconventional childhood (I can relate) and it's made you who you are. Give thanks!
Posted by: Michele | November 24, 2010 at 06:18 PM
That is so sweet! Happy Thanksgiving dear!
Posted by: honeybeecooksjackfruit | November 24, 2010 at 08:43 PM
What a fun story. I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful.
Posted by: Monica | November 26, 2010 at 08:41 PM
what a cute story, and i am lovin' your transferware! hope you had a very blessed thanksgiving...
amy
Posted by: the gypsy chick | November 27, 2010 at 06:03 AM
What a great story :) Love that plate!!
Laura
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1470685926 | November 29, 2010 at 06:00 AM
Ohhh, I love your story about your parents! How wonderful. Love your Thanksgiving plate...gorgeous!
Posted by: Bonnie@WhatAboutPie | November 29, 2010 at 04:51 PM
So sweet....:)
Posted by: prairiecactus | November 29, 2010 at 05:27 PM
What a fun beginning for you and your parents! Love it. I also love that platter. Love any kind of brown platter. That is a great pattern.
Posted by: Weekend Cowgirl | December 02, 2010 at 02:51 PM
Thanks for sharing that great story! I often wonder what my kids will later remember/treasure of their rural lifestyle growing up... I can only hope that I do 1/2 as good a job as your folks. Hope your holidays are full o fun!
hugs,
Leslie
PS- love that no bake recipe too!
Posted by: Leslie @farm fresh fun | December 03, 2010 at 04:58 PM
This brought tears to my eyes. Their story is so genuine.
Posted by: Sarah | December 07, 2010 at 02:23 PM