Family has visited and gone and the house is now quiet. Bellies are full- even Madeline got a taste of whipped cream (she loves it, by the way.) I was sitting in the living room reflecting when everything that I was thinking was meant for everyone, not just the people I spent today with.
This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for family and friends and for feeling love, comfort and warmth.
What I'm really thankful for though is for seeing the holiday spirit live on. For every news story of crime, abuse or neglect there are stories of hope and happiness and a sense of community. It warms my soul to see good being done. This good, not being performed for the recognition but purely from the point that it feels good and people want to do it.
My temper isn't the best. But despite all that can trigger some outrage, there is so much that makes me think of how blessed I am for all that I have. Not materialistically but emotionally and spiritually. I have a family, that despite typical family stuff, can come together quite well. The Matriarch is tiny but fierce. She's the glue that holds this family together. She ensures that the miles between all of us doesn't equate to a distance with our relationships.
I have a father that is such a hard worker. He's got the best sense of humor that I know. He's warm, caring and such an amazing listener. Even after a physically tiring day, if I'm not doing so well, he's there. He's gotten really good about being able to listen and help me rationalize things. Even though I'm 28, I still need my Daddy to help me understand that the world may not be pretty but there are still beautiful aspects of life, you just have to be open to seeing them.
Then there is my best friend, "K". K has managed to put up with my idiosyncrasies for 10 years now. For one individual, I couldn't have asked for anything more. The support and love are unwavering. The ups and downs have been there but to weather all that has happened is amazing. I can say so much more but I'll keep it short and sweet.
Last, but definitely not least, there are my friends. All have an uncanny ability to know when I'm just being quiet and know that it doesn't mean I'm moody. Who know that sometimes a hug is all I need, and sometimes, it's just the ability to listen. Give what you get, right? Well, I've got some awesome, loving friends.
Well, goodnight all. Happy Thanksgiving. May you be with those that you love. May you feel warmth, not just physically but spiritually.
Hugs,
A.
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