Since Thanksgiving is about the Pilgrims giving thanks after they survived their first winter in America, it is not celebrated here in Mexico (obviously). However, that did not stop our team of American missionaries from celebrating it in full fashion! Last week on Monday, we had a huge Thanksgiving meal with the Americans on our team here in Fresnillo. We had turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, carrots, cranberry sauce, corn pudding, macaroni and cheese, pumpkin pie, apple pie, and more. It was quite the abundant feast. On actual Thanksgiving Day (Thursday) morning, my roommates Karen and Elizabeth and I went running and called it the "Fresnillo Turkey Trot." We even made shirts for it so it would be official. :) It was a lot of fun and reminded me of home. Later that morning, we drove to Zacatecas and celebrated with our team of Americans plus many other American missionaries who live in Zacatecas. We had another delicious meal and even had the opportunity to watch football there, thanks to satellite TV! All in all, it was a great Thanksgiving!
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