Being a thousand miles away from family and friends on Thanksgiving is a new thing for me. During this holiday it is great to come together with joyful thanksgiving over what the Lord has given to us, or not given to us…mainly the gift of family and companionship. So what is it like being separated from all of this? While I am not there physically, I can honestly say that my thankfulness and appreciation of the relationships that I have, as well as all other blessings from God have increased immensely. The saying holds true that you never know what you have until its gone. So while I am away, my love for my family and friends has grown so much deeper. In saying this, I am thankful to my God for allowing me this time away to see this more clearly. I rejoice, not that I am absent from my loved ones, but that the Lord has given me eyes to see clearly the true blessing that they are. The selflessness. The unconditional love. The sacrifice. I may not be able to see the smiles of my aunts and uncles, the hugs from my grandparents, and affection from my parents, but I feel it stronger than ever. And that is something to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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