Thanksgiving! A day of gratitude for a year of blessings. For many it is a challenge to find blessings in this chaotic world. For those living with a life-threatening illness, caring for someone faced with end of life issues, or experiencing their first year or even years of grief, it can be hard to find anything to be thankful for.
That’s how I feel today. I’m tired. I’m concerned about the world. I’m sad some of my family won’t be with me this Thanksgiving holiday. I miss my husband Jack.
He was my go-to person for helping me understand the world. He was my guidance when life seemed precarious; a strong, reassuring presence to my uncertainty.
As I am writing this, the thought, “what does this have to do with Thanksgiving?” popped into my head. It made me think for a moment.
My thoughts: I am grateful and thankful for the years I had with him. For the reassurance, the sense of security he brought into my life and our family’s life. I am thankful for the children we raised together, for the love of animals and travel we shared, for the sense of stability our partnership provided. I was not alone. We had each other.
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