Being Thankful

I'm sure everyone enjoyed the great food that is served at Thanksgiving. The yams with toasted marshmallows on top, tarty cranberry sauce, mash potatoes with homemade gravy, and of course turkey. But beside the food, this year I really looked at the overall special day. As I sat at the table glaring at the food my mother and grandmother had slaved over the stove all day to prepare, I looked up and viewed every person. My sister to the far right of me, picking at lint my mother had on her who was to the left. To the far left was my older brother, sitting with his had on his fork ready to devour his meal. And right to my left and right next to me was my grandmother and my bother, Matthew. ( Down stairs were the kids and my brother and sister in-laws as well as my Dad and Uncle.) I truly do appreciate each and every person that was there. I looked at what each of them do for me and how grateful I am to have them in my life... I love them all so much and sometimes I think I do take advantage of how lucky I am. This year it wasn't only the food that hit me... but the love throughout the room that reminded me of what a great family that I have.