1. Usually on Thanksgiving my whole Dad's side of the family got together at his parents house, my Grandma's and Grandpa's house, and we would watch the movie Forrest Gump and eat dinner there. But having my Grandfather pass in November 2013 right before the holiday, that tradition stopped. This year we celebrated with my older sister's boyfriend's family, something different and new.
2. So me, my mom, my dad, my sister, her boyfriend, his parents, his brothers, and his grandparents had dinner at their house this year. Of course I miss our old family tradition, but things change and we still get together and celebrate his life every year but obviously it is not the same.
3.
4. I was back home in Barre, VT when I celebrated and we played a very intense game of Monopoly after while the Cowboys and Redskins played football on tv.
5. Even though traditions change, meaning doesn't. It's about being thankful for all the wonderful things you have and a time to count your blessings because some of your loved ones may not have made it to this holiday. Remember those less fortunate than you, give back if you can, and give thanks for the life you live.
No comments:
Post a Comment