Lots to be thankful for this year… my husband, my children… but this second half has been a hard one for my side of the family which makes Thanksgiving more bittersweet. There are both physical and emotional problems that some are enduring, but this week my family lost our oldest aunt, my dad’s oldest sister, Tess. I haven’t seen her for three years since she moved from Chicago to the Philippines, but she has been a big part of my growing years. I thought about her often after her move, and now, I believe she is in a better place without physical pain, without worries.
My dad’s three other sisters are in the Philippines now, making arrangements, while a few families are here in Chicago making the most of this Thanksgiving by coming together for dinner at our home. We give thanks for those here and abroad who have touched our lives in so many ways…
Sorry to hear about your loss. It’s weird how the holidays bring joy and grieve. I think the grieving part makes us realize how precious our times are here on earth. Have a wonderful holiday! Love the cupcakes btw. 🙂
I really appreciate your thoughts. Thanks so much! Holidays can make you feel such extremes. Oh, the cupcakes were made by my sister-in-law while my kids tried to assist. They ate the “mistakes”.
Very sorry about your loss :(. My sister recently lost one of her close friends and during Thanksgiving I was really happy she gave thanks in his memory.
Thank you for your kind words. As my family prepares for Christmas, we’re going to celebrate the lives of those we’ve lost this year. Unfortunately for me, this also includes another close relative who is gravely ill at this time.