This thanksgiving was a little strange. Don't get me wrong the family was there (almost all of them), the food was amazing, the fellowship was intense, and the laughs were plenty, but it was different. I started to see how we are all changing. How the values we were taught as a child are stronger than ever, and the importance of family has never been broken. I noticed it most in my cousin Matt. He is completing his first semester at ASU and being away has seemed to make him see how good his family is. I believe this rings true for us all. When we step out and see what others have compared to what we have, we notice how blessed we truly are. I was thankful to see his delight and excitement of being back home.
The strange thing about today was how silent it was. Everyone could feel the missing link. Everyone could feel the missing hand of the patriarch that has held us together for years, but no one was willing to state the obvious. It was weird. Not really sure what to think of it yet. Not really ready to accept the fact Paw Paw wasn't at the chamber, but was gone. I love thanksgiving. I love it the most of all the holidays. But I don't like the reminder of the one (my best friend, hero, biggest fan, i'll give you my kidney) not there. Christmas... I think I'll just away. I think I'll escape and start something new instead of living what was.
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