Thanksgiving is about gathering family members and creating a wonderful memory; filled with turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and pie. It has been celebrated throughout the generations dating the ages of the pilgrims while they made peace with the natives. It is great that this tradition aged so well and has not been completely forgot as Christmas is one month after.
However, there is always something so genuine about this holiday as the terms "Thanks"and "giving" are in the title. Therefore, many people are compelled to look back at their lives and to give thanks to what they already have, rather than focusing on what they feel are missing. This is a very charming aspect of this holiday as it teaches humility, care, and empathy towards others who may not be as fortunate.
This year I have a plethora of things I am thankful for that it can be tough to list everything in detail on this single blog post. I will love to start with the most essential things which are looked over in terms of giving thanks - my health. I'm thankful for being generally healthy and with the abilities to remain mobile, and happy. I am truly thankful for the love and gratitude that I receive from my family members as they have been there for me my whole entire life. In particular, I am EXTREMELY thankful for my mother. She has always sacrificed in order to create a better life for me than she has had. At 31, she came into America with no knowledge of the English language. With a 2 year old daughter, and myself in her stomach, awaiting my birth. Equipped with merely a 4th grade education, she looked for work as a waitress and quickly grasped the language enough to be occupied. After 23 years of hard work, she is now a part owner of a family restaurant in Marshfield, WI. Recently, she obtained U.S. citizenship after years of waiting and studying the history of America in order to pass the interview process. I simply cannot have been more proud of her at that moment.
It's important to thank the ones around you who have been supportive and helpful in hard moments in life. Thanksgiving is a wonderful reminder to do so if you don't already! Happy Thanksgiving!
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