As I lay here in the Dominican tonight, I can't help but remember the memories of the holidays back home. My family is amazing, fun, dysfunctional, weird, loving, and crazy at times. These things are what makes us UNIQUE and FAMILY. I think of all the holiday dinners we had at my grandmas, cousins, and aunts. It was full of stuffing ourselves to the rim. Wait, I'm sure my family did that today :). As kids my cousins and I would play outside, watch the Macey day parade, and be carefree kids. Also a lot of football would be played on the TV down in the den with men surrounding it. We love sports. Well most of us do, minus my mom. We still love her anyways. It was a time we were happy and together.
The day after thanksgiving we would go back to my grandparents to eat left overs and put up the tree. I loved these memories of putting the tree together. My momma Hattie was always so proud of her tree. Her and my Papaw would drink coffee and stare into the lights. Momma Hattie would also sometimes play Christmas songs on the piano. It was a precious time with family.
The past few years my mom and I would serve at the local church to serve families. I loved doing this. Because we are blessed with much, we can then bless others. My mom has the biggest servants heart. It always was great to see someone's face light up because they were blessed with a meal on thanksgiving.
The few memories I share here with you today makes me very thankful for the family I have. I have learned that regardless of where we are in life family is still family. They never change. I maybe out of the country working, I know that they enjoyed today and support my decisions of my new career.
I am here today living a dream because of my families constant support and encouragement. They may have thought I was CRAZY at times with wanting to be a flight attendant. But they always stood by my side. They have encouraged me, prayed for me, loved me, and been there thru it all. And if you know me or my story, they have put up with a lot :). I may not be home for Thanksgiving but I know they are behind me through it all. I am grateful for them.
The memories are still strong and always will be there. But now new memories are coming. New days to celebrate when I am around. I cherish time with my family!!!!
Regardless if you are or not with family, embrace the journey. Love your life right where you are.
Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful!!!
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