For many years, we were a very traditional family in the sense that we always held Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day... every year, without fail.
Then one day we decided we couldn't for one reason or another. It did cross our mind to just not have it that year, but we just didn't want to do that. So, in an effort to keep a tradition, we went ahead and had it on Thanksgiving Day that year. That was 10 years ago now, and many things have changed. We have moved away, moved back, lost precious family members and gained a few more.
So here is where I break with tradition a bit... Thanksgiving is not about the day... it's about the people who come together to share it. Yes, we give thanks like every other American family in the nation, but not always on Thanksgiving Day. Some times it's the Sunday before, or the Sunday after... and in a few years it may not even be in the month of November. The point is, we still get together as a family and appreciate each other.
In 10 years we have lost loved ones that we will never be able to enjoy Thanksgiving again with. Sometimes I look back and wonder, did I really enjoy their presence when they were with us?
Don't lose time today by not being Thankful for each person you have in your life. Tomorrow may never come. You can lose your home, your possession and even your family tomorrow. Make sure you enjoy today with them so you won't regret tomorrow without them. ~ Lori Klein
I would love to know what you think of my blog and I'd also love to know what your family traditions are surrounding Thanksgiving... Share them in the comments below.
Reblogged from www.AmericanKountry.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment