Things I'm thankful for

[newsboyhat]

Holidays like Thanksgiving where the whole family gets together throws my upbringing in high relief, because while my friends are complaining about their great-aunts or their sister's annoying boyfriend, I'm thinking, I don't have that. My entire extended family is back in China. And this year, my dad's not flying back until Saturday afternoon, so

Comments

[lady_luiniel]

The story about your parents relationship really gives insight as to why they want what they do for you in your adult life. And it is ever so romantic!!

I only have memories of my dad and how much he loved doing the big Thanksgiving dinner just for us. He doesn't do that anymore- being Jehovah's Witness, they don't do holidays. :( It makes me sad, but on the other hand, I'm not able to share in these things with them, so I don't have to feel bad about giving all my time/attention to Peter's family. LOL

*big hugs*

[asakiyume]

I'm very thankful to know you--and thankful to have you share this story. Remarkable, and moving.

[crystal_sun396]

Your parents' story really is romantic. A lot of my family lives in my town, but a third of them went to Boston for Thanksgiving (to see the other side of that branch of the family.)

Happy Thanksgiving, Faye!