Weekend Assignment #86: Thankfully Remembered

Weekend Assignment #86: Who are you thankful for -- who you won't be able to spend this Thanksgiving with? This is a chance to tell us about the people you care about who will be far away from you this holiday, or who have passed on but remain in your heart.
I am thankful for family. My husband is out of the country and my side of the family is mostly in Ohio. We'll spend it with my husband's side of the family though.

Extra Credit: Pumpkin pie vs. pecan pie -- which do you choose for Thanksgiving dessert?
I personally like pecan pie although our tradition is pumpkin pie.