Well, for Canadians anyway, it's this weekend. I hope everyone has a safe holiday and gets a chance to have some precious moments with their loved ones.
It's especially sweet for me this year. I received my first pay cheque this week and was able to buy groceries for the first time in quite awhile.
I have a great job, only three weeks old.
I got to see my mom for an overnight visit and she got to see the changes in me. To see her beam with pride was a dream come true. She's been waiting a long time for me to get on my feet after what's happened.
I have a three day weekend, which I'll not have again due to my job, and for these three days I will be with my two treasures, Beth and Shelene.
And along with them, I'll curl up and watch movies, nosh on food and let our two dogs, two cats, and two kittens entertain us with their endless antics.
Lots of hugs, kisses and snuggling. Beth and I will be nursing Shelene back to health after her operation on her mouth this morning. (dental work - a ligament had to be removed from the top and inbetween her front teeth to her lip) I'm gonna take care of my 'baby'. (she's 18yrs)
While I'm certainly an appreciative and thankful person on a daily basis, this is the very first time Thanksgiving has meant more than a 'day off'. It's extra super sweet and I will bask in appreciation. With each year, I break the psychological chains from the borg more and more.
This year, Thanksgiving marks great changes in my life - all for the better. I intend to celebrate.
Have a good one and keep safe.
hugs, Mimilly