I am grateful for my extended family. I loved growing up with my grandparents, aunts, uncles, & cousins living within two miles of my house. I remember being a kid and being jealous of people who traveled at the holidays because that seemed like fun. Now I completely understand how blessed we were to so easily be able to gather not only then, but any time we really wanted to do so. It's probably the reason Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. For the last 20 years my aunt & uncle have opened their large home and welcomed us all for lunch. Most of us always attended, but once my dad passed away it seems as though EVERYONE makes more of an effort. Last year, every single family member was there.
I'm grateful for the family beyond that though. My dad had first cousins, who are now grandparents (and even great-grandparents) themselves, and they are all so quick to share their blessings with us. We are so lucky to have all of these people in our lives, and to get to share so many things with them over the years!
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