This was the first Thanksgiving without my daddy, as he passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack on November 7th. To be honest, I dreaded this day for two weeks. It's hard to think of all that you are thankful for, when your father has suddenly been taken from your life, at the age of 51. Since my parents divorced 12 years ago, I have spent the last 11 Thanksgiving holidays with my father, and his family, so Thanksgiving was very strange this year.
I miss my daddy more than words can ever explain. There's no way to explain the loss that I feel, and the void that will be forever left in my heart. But, I celebrate the fact that I know that my daddy had a heavenly Thanksgiving day feast in Heaven with my sweet Pa-Pa, and Jesus. And, I know without a doubt that my daddy would want me to have a good day, and reflect on all that I am thankful for.
So, what am I thankful for:
My salvation...especially in times such as these. God is the one thing that is keeping me together througout all of this.
My family...I know that everyone says this, but I have the most wonderful family ever.
My friends....it's funny how things such as losing your father show you who your real friends truly are. Surprisingly, I will end a few friendships because of their lack of "friendship" during the hardest time in my life, but for those very few, best friends, that I have, I am so very blessed, and thankful.
My career---it's the most stressful thing I've ever done, but I am very blessed, and I have a great job, that I love, most days, and I'm very thankful for that.
Bentlee...yes, he is a dog, but to me, he is my family. He greets me everyday when I go home from work, and is my constant companion.
My health....
But, this Thankgiving, as hard as it was, I am most thankful that I know where my daddy is, and that makes things more bearable.
