Have a Happy and Reflective Thanksgiving it is a Circle of Love and Longing
Have a Happy and Reflective Thanksgiving it is a Circle of Love and Longing
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and thanks. As I sit here by the fire looking out the window reflecting on my life. Here is what comes to mind.
My youngest sister is on the road with her family from Connecticut. My middle sister is on the road with her family from South Florida. They are both on their way to my home in Atlanta to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family. I will constantly worry about their safety until they arrive. When they get here I will be very thankful with hugs and kisses; and the whole thing starts all over again when they leave for home, until they call me and tell me they have safely arrived back to their respective homes. A completed circle of love and longing is what we do every year.
However, the oldest of my three sisters was unable to make it this year from her home outside of Boston. Her best friend in the whole wide world lost her beloved mother just a few days ago. Her friend was in Ghana and had to return to bury her mother; my sister is staying back home to assist her friend in what every manner she needs assistance. I would like to take a special moment to extend my condolences to my sister’s friend, I hope that this moment of deep pain finds its mark in your heart to help provide you the vision to see the rest of your life in the perspective that you need to see it in. God is with you and so is your Mom.
As much as I would like to write an article about happy and wonderful things, I can’t help but reflect about how this time of year must be hard for some of the families of slain soldiers who will not be returning from either war.
My father was a policeman slain in the line of duty when I was 6 years old; I’m the oldest sibling with three younger sisters. I became man of the house at 6. It made me grow up early and keep things in perspective. My mom was a single parent and never remarried and she passed away at the young age of 48. I know first hand that we are not guaranteed anything in life. Things can change from one heartbeat to another; you need to take control of your life and live your life to its fullest.
I am simply saying have a great Thanksgiving but remember to pay some homage to those loved ones who are no longer with us; and to be thankful for the time they graced us with their presence. Remember we are only here for but a sliver of an eternity, do not take others for granted. Make those phone calls, and visits to the sick and shut in, tell those you love you love them and try to do it on the regular.
For those who are traveling like my sisters, I wish you well and do not forget to call those who are patiently waiting for you to let them know you are ok. For those of you like me sitting by the window waiting, it is a circle of love and longing, be thankful for the love.
Please leave a comment, I would love to hear your thoughts!
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Hank Jennings
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It’s long past Thanksgiving, but your post is a great reminder for me to always be thankful for those that I love in my life. Your personal story is extremely touching, by the way. It’s important to remember that we never know when someone won’t be in our life anymore.
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Thanksgiving is always a good time to reflect, but I enjoyed your post because it reminds me that I need to think about being thankful much more often. There are stories like this every day, and if I pay attention each day I can find so much to be grateful for.
Thanks for the reminder!