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Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov. 24th, 2004 11:26 pmActually, I've never liked nor understood this holiday. It revolves around having made a perilous journey across a dangerous ocean, where many folks died to rob native americans of their land. What the heck, it does give us time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for the friends and experiences that have come to us.
And of course, I have to work. But that's ok. I can be with the folks that like me and cherish me no matter where I am. The apartment will be full of folks that don't know me as well as some that I've just met, and they will have a wonderful time. I'm hoping that the family that meets there will have the best thanksgiving in a very long time. I just won't be there.
For those of you that may be confused by that statement, I have a Housemate. She was kicked out of her place back in June by an evil, evil man, and, being who I am, I offered my small place to them. She and her son, a 14 year old that shows lots of potential towards being a good and decent human being. Already he's better than some adults I know.
She has a grandson, a daughter, her daughter has a husband/boyfriend, but he's good enough to them to be a husband and they will be here. Her son has a girlfriend, and she will be here as well.
Into 700 sq feet of space will be squeezed 6 folks.. maybe another or so, I don't know. It's too tight for me, so I'm going to be thankful that I'm going to be at work. They don't need me to be there, as my housemate and I have not had the best relationship in past months. It involved a lack of communication and a lack of trust. I blew the trust, she blew the communication. We've gotten to be almost friends again, but there are still tense times when I feel it's best if I'm just not there. Communication flows much easier between all other parties with my absence.
I wish them the very best Thanksgiving in a very long time, because they deserve the break. They are good folks, and have been kicked around enough. Put them in your thoughts and hearts on this day that the next year brings them JOY and Peace and a place to call their own. They are good folks. They are not lazy, nor are they users. They have just had a very very rough time all around for a very long time.
To the rest of you, as you sit at the table with your loved ones, think about what your life has brought you. Good and Bad. Think of the folks that you have shared these times with, and think of the ones that you were darned glad were there. If they aren't at the table, take a moment and be silent and still. Hold them in your hearts, and if you smile or shed a tear, it's perfectly all right. Nobody needs to know why. If you laugh out loud, then good for you! You should. This is a joyous day! Be thankful for all that you have learned, Be appreciative of all that you have been gifted with, and be loving of all those that have loved, tried to love, befriended, or tried to befriend you. You have been gifted by those folks.
We are all in this together, and nobody gets out alive. Except me. I gotta curse, but it's a good curse (scuze the oxymoron).
HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
Linda, love you very much. Car is dead, else I'd be up there this weekend.
Sherry, same/same. Anna, Robert says hi, and take care of the baby.
Tina, Wife of James, brave and strong. Haven't said hi in a long time, but I suspect you're doing well.. just cuz
Sam, Cindy, George, and of course Angela.. Family.. god love you. Where would I be without you.
Sandy, I'd love you, but you'd have to realize you can't be 22 forever. Heck, I'll love you anyway.
Kylee .. friend, whom I care deeply about. Your struggles will be worth it, just don't give up. I have faith in you. You are a good person, and good things are coming. Have faith in yourself.
Bud ..you will be a man that I wish I had grown up to be
Brent I miss you Monkeyboy! Keep the faith! Love you as always, Nephew.
Tim, Bout damn time. Best work you've done..finished on time or not, it's publishable, but someone REAL
Jenbear! By gum, I wish there was someway to be eating wth you. What an experience we would be able to tell each other! Lylandra forever! I remember leveling to 14, and whatta time it was.
India.. Hmmm.. be excellent to yourself,
Christina .. cuddles and hugs and conversation to come
Mom, Wish I could fix it, take away your sadness and pain.
Amy, You're married NOW! Happy Thanksgiving! And it didn't last, as you now know.
Darla, Till sunbeams find you...
And to one very special babygirl -- someday you will dance in the light of the truth.
For those gone:
Dad, Miss you, pop. You are with me always, specially on curves (why is that, btw?)
James, You know it all now, don't you? I still sing for you, brother. And I'll bet the first thing you did was shake God's hand and introduced yourself.
Skitty ... You I miss more than you'll ever know. Glad you found a reason to stay away.
Dsaylor .... Yeah.. well.. still hold you in my heart. Why? Beats me, kitten, just do.
Anyone else that I've forgotten, it's not because you are lessor, it's because I'm older. You all have a place in my very large heart, and you all will be at my Thanksgiving day Remembrance.
Love, Light, Laughter.
Rev. Chet - house of the singing waters.
And of course, I have to work. But that's ok. I can be with the folks that like me and cherish me no matter where I am. The apartment will be full of folks that don't know me as well as some that I've just met, and they will have a wonderful time. I'm hoping that the family that meets there will have the best thanksgiving in a very long time. I just won't be there.
For those of you that may be confused by that statement, I have a Housemate. She was kicked out of her place back in June by an evil, evil man, and, being who I am, I offered my small place to them. She and her son, a 14 year old that shows lots of potential towards being a good and decent human being. Already he's better than some adults I know.
She has a grandson, a daughter, her daughter has a husband/boyfriend, but he's good enough to them to be a husband and they will be here. Her son has a girlfriend, and she will be here as well.
Into 700 sq feet of space will be squeezed 6 folks.. maybe another or so, I don't know. It's too tight for me, so I'm going to be thankful that I'm going to be at work. They don't need me to be there, as my housemate and I have not had the best relationship in past months. It involved a lack of communication and a lack of trust. I blew the trust, she blew the communication. We've gotten to be almost friends again, but there are still tense times when I feel it's best if I'm just not there. Communication flows much easier between all other parties with my absence.
I wish them the very best Thanksgiving in a very long time, because they deserve the break. They are good folks, and have been kicked around enough. Put them in your thoughts and hearts on this day that the next year brings them JOY and Peace and a place to call their own. They are good folks. They are not lazy, nor are they users. They have just had a very very rough time all around for a very long time.
To the rest of you, as you sit at the table with your loved ones, think about what your life has brought you. Good and Bad. Think of the folks that you have shared these times with, and think of the ones that you were darned glad were there. If they aren't at the table, take a moment and be silent and still. Hold them in your hearts, and if you smile or shed a tear, it's perfectly all right. Nobody needs to know why. If you laugh out loud, then good for you! You should. This is a joyous day! Be thankful for all that you have learned, Be appreciative of all that you have been gifted with, and be loving of all those that have loved, tried to love, befriended, or tried to befriend you. You have been gifted by those folks.
We are all in this together, and nobody gets out alive. Except me. I gotta curse, but it's a good curse (scuze the oxymoron).
HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
Linda, love you very much. Car is dead, else I'd be up there this weekend.
Sherry, same/same. Anna, Robert says hi, and take care of the baby.
Tina, Wife of James, brave and strong. Haven't said hi in a long time, but I suspect you're doing well.. just cuz
Sam, Cindy, George, and of course Angela.. Family.. god love you. Where would I be without you.
Sandy, I'd love you, but you'd have to realize you can't be 22 forever. Heck, I'll love you anyway.
Kylee .. friend, whom I care deeply about. Your struggles will be worth it, just don't give up. I have faith in you. You are a good person, and good things are coming. Have faith in yourself.
Bud ..you will be a man that I wish I had grown up to be
Brent I miss you Monkeyboy! Keep the faith! Love you as always, Nephew.
Tim, Bout damn time. Best work you've done..finished on time or not, it's publishable, but someone REAL
Jenbear! By gum, I wish there was someway to be eating wth you. What an experience we would be able to tell each other! Lylandra forever! I remember leveling to 14, and whatta time it was.
India.. Hmmm.. be excellent to yourself,
Christina .. cuddles and hugs and conversation to come
Mom, Wish I could fix it, take away your sadness and pain.
Amy, You're married NOW! Happy Thanksgiving! And it didn't last, as you now know.
Darla, Till sunbeams find you...
And to one very special babygirl -- someday you will dance in the light of the truth.
For those gone:
Dad, Miss you, pop. You are with me always, specially on curves (why is that, btw?)
James, You know it all now, don't you? I still sing for you, brother. And I'll bet the first thing you did was shake God's hand and introduced yourself.
Skitty ... You I miss more than you'll ever know. Glad you found a reason to stay away.
Dsaylor .... Yeah.. well.. still hold you in my heart. Why? Beats me, kitten, just do.
Anyone else that I've forgotten, it's not because you are lessor, it's because I'm older. You all have a place in my very large heart, and you all will be at my Thanksgiving day Remembrance.
Love, Light, Laughter.
Rev. Chet - house of the singing waters.
