I usually loathe the holidays and have been quoted as saying I would rather take a sleeping pill before Thanksgiving and wake up in January than suffer the rough the season. It's different this year and I haven't quite put my finger on the reason why. I crawled into the attic today to gather the Christmas decorations and I actually enjoyed it.
I have friends who will experience their first holiday season with the absence of loved ones lost this year. I know how you feel and my heart goes out to you. All I can say is that it does get easier. In my case, I suspect it has something to do with having my granddaughter around. I might not ever figure out why. I've decided not to second guess it this year. I'll just roll with it.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
