Monday, October 10, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving Day in Canada today, but I have a feeling my family is not feeling the joy they normally would. I didn't get a phone call last night, the night we normally would have our feast of turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and carrots, pumpkin and apple pies. And I realized this morning that most likely my brother and sister-in-law were too upset to celebrate, let alone to be around family and friends. I'm sure they are struggling to find things to be thankful for today and I wish there was something that I could do to make things easier for them. They specifically asked for time and space so they could mourn the loss of Abigail, so I will respect their wishes and stay on the periphery. But when is it okay to begin communication again? When can I show them that I'm here for them, to listen if they want to talk, a place to stay if they want to escape from the pain and memories? I feel so helpless, but I wish Abigail and her family a wonderful Thanksgiving because they deserve to be happy too. Yes they brought a lot of sadness into my family's life, but they did what they thought was best for their family and that is important too.

So today I am thankful for many things, some of which include:
~ my family and friends that I love dearly
~ my homes - both in Chicago and back in Canada
~ my freedom and the ability to live life as I choose
~ the many men and women in this world who put their lives on the line to protect us from harm

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