After working life an elf, Joanne Cise, my mother, prepared a thanksgiving feast that ultimately none of my family will be able to forget.

In regards to good food, there was also a whole lot of it as well. The grand highlight of portions had to be the 40lb turkey…that’s right, the turkey was 40lbs. Taking hours to cook, the turkey required a lot of attention. Much like a heaven sent chef, Joanne tended to the over

No mouth at that dinner table went unfed and especially no stomach went unfilled. Praising the woman that crafted this feast, all family members alike showed much appreciation to Joanne and the ones that assisted her. Regardless of upsetting outcomes in the football games that followed dinner, everyone who attended were set at peace with the feast they were granted. Especially on that day, we were thankful.