Well, it’s the second Thanksgiving with you as an angel. This year was a little bit more normal as I learned how to feel your presence more. However, this holiday season has been a bit of a challenge.
So, I come to this Thanksgiving Day in gratitude and thanks for the time we did have together, gratitude for the lessons you taught me, which I carry on each day and for the ability to love so deeply, even if it comes with loss so profound. Thanks for you who loved me, who guided me through life and who challenged and cared for me.
Over the twenty wonderful years you were in my life you created many family traditions. The one I fought the most was Thanksgiving night. We needed to have the house completely decorated for Christmas, inside and out. It was always a herculean task that kept getting bigger. Now as I reflect, this was one of the most enjoyable times we had together. As we were both type A personalities there were a few disagreements and loud discussions. But on Thanksgiving night when all the lights went on and I saw the joy in your face I realized how special and important this was for you, me and our family. So, with the help of Jen, Aj, Rocco, Enzo and Ransom, we continue the tradition. Not as involved as she would like. But I know she is smiling that her family continued the tradition.
I will celebrate Thanksgiving as you would have wanted me to with thanksgiving, joy, remembrance, and love.
