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I was reading this thread and it made me think of how I take my family for granted. I have a huge extended family that I always thought was more of a hastle where Christmas cost some extra $$ and more boring family functions, but it wasn't until I went away to school and didn't see these people on a day to day basis that I realized how much I love them and how my life wouldn't be the same without them. Distance makes the heart grow fonder.... i wish i only realized this lesson years ago so that i didn't miss out on spending time with the ones I love.
Last Christmas, we thought that my 85 year old grandmother was about to give up on life. She didn't want to do anything. Today for my birthday she made me one of her delicious apple pies that I remembered from years ago.... it was the first time in over a year that she truly seemed back to her old self, that was the best birthday/christmas present I could ever ask for.
The Holidays are about friends, family, and being thankful for all the blessings in our lives.
Happy Holidays to everyone and I hope you all find joy this holiday season.
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