Thanksgiving is rapidly becoming my favorite holiday, not just for the delicious food or the wonderful company, but for the spirit behind the day. Thanksgiving is celebrated "as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year" (thanks Wikipedia). Maybe the timing of my diagnosis has something to do with it, but man, this is sentiment I can really get behind.
If there's one thing this past year+ has taught me, it is that I am truly blessed. My life, for the most part, has been relatively stress-free. But when tough times came and I needed it the most, love and support came pouring in from all directions. There are so many things in my life that bring me joy: my family, my friends, my house, my dog, my town, my hobbies. So today, I will whole-heartedly give thanks for the blessing of the preceding year, warts and all. And even though it's a non-traditional harvest, the love and experiences that I've gathered in the last year are also incredibly deserving of thanks.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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