With Thanksgiving around the corner, let us just reflect on the true meaning of this holiday season. Every year, families gather around the table and share in a meal representing the foundation of this country and all of the tradition that follows behind. Sometimes, we forget the true meaning of gathering. We can be blindsided by the wonderful smells and the enormous amounts of food. Thanksgiving is so much more than than food. It is primarily focused on the true meaning of family. Family is the most important value we can share in this lifetime. Some families are unable to celebrate with one another because of many obstacles that appear. We must always value the gift of family because without it, we would not be who we are today. Always be thankful for not just family, but for every wonderful thing that has happened to you.
When the countdown nears 0 days, the butterflies begin to dance around your stomach, your cheeks become sore from smiling so much, and there's a sense of peace that drops over you because you're finally marrying the love of your life. This is the best time of your life, and you could not be more overjoyed. Suddenly, sadness starts to hit you like a tidal wave that came without warning. The tears start flowing and cannot stop. You can't breathe, and everything else starts to feel heavy. There's an empty void that cannot be filled, and your chest begins to break in two. This was the best time of your life, but now it's all starting to hit you in a million pieces. The one person who should be here- your rock, your stability in an uneasy balance, the glue that has held you together- is not here. Your mom. ... It's no secret that I have been through more obstacles than I'd like to admit. Several of these obstacles occurred when I least expected them, like a ...
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