THANKSGIVING

 The time draws near

And the calendar says
Thanksgiving is really here.
Time to reflect and time to gather
Thoughts of what to be thankful of.
Thankful? I think not.
My life is not full these days
And to be thankful is beyond my grasp.
But to give thanks? This, I believe, can be done.
Searching my soul deep within
Reasons to give thanks surface to the edge
Yes, I give thanks
For the memories of yesterdays,
The love, the laughter, the joy of each day when Adam was with us
The trials & tribulations of being a parent,
The rewards & the challenges of raising children,
The days of blissful ignorance when I thought tragedy would never visit our home,
The days when life was normal, even though I took it all for granted.
For the treasures of today,
The sunrise, sunset, the changing of the seasons,
The new found friends along this journey I reluctantly travel
The tried & true friends who stand by me still,
The strong and everlasting love of my husband Alan
The warmth of wet kisses from my feline friends,
The encouragement & support, compassion & caring I give & receive as
I survive and help others survive.
For the hopes and possibilities of a peaceful tomorrow,
With faith, love, & perseverance as I struggle still to move on

Each year is different, this one is no exception, my heart aches for my son
With Adam in my heart forevermore, spiritually guiding me with his presence,
With sorrow and reluctance, each new day arrives,
And yet, I somehow have to fine a way to be open and loving,
Not to forsake what I’ve learned
Because of what I’ve lost.

You see, it’s not about keeping up with the Jones’ having an SUV or two in the garage or the newest, most improved, new gadgets, 

It’s about love – it’s about the gifts of yesterday, blended with the blessings of today to make meaning for tomorrow.

Blessed Thanksgiving 

Kristin