I know, I know, my creative titles are putting all others to shame.
Today was our "third" Thanksgiving, as we traveled up to Lansing to celebrate Turkey Day with my folks and my sister's family. Sometimes I think the holidays are a little curse when you live far away from family - they bring you together in ways you can't do other times of the year (probably chiefly because most everyone can get the time off, having to work being such a pesky obligation). But while that time is always great, you end of leaving to go back to the daily grind, and sometimes you can feel the void of being farther away a little more presciently following the warmth of family during the holidays.
That reflection aside, it was another great day of sharing time and stories with family, as well as food, and having good conversations catching up.. And it was another reminder of how fortunate Jackie and I are to have two wonderful, loving, and supportive families. Not everyone is even lucky enough to have one family like that, and we have two.
I am thankful for Jackie's family, and the way they have always welcomed me as part of theirs. I am thankful for my family, and the way they haven't kicked me out yet. I am thankful.
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