By Alex Blackwell

If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. – Meister Eckhardt

Thanksgiving Day will be here soon. This year the holiday holds a deeper meaning for me than it has in the past because I’ve come to realize every moment isn’t a guarantee – it’s a gift.

Instead of the traditional feast prepared at home, Mary Beth, Emily and I will travel to Denver and celebrate Thanksgiving with Brandon. Andrew will join us there.

But, this will be the first Thanksgiving without Caitlin. My daughter will stay in Miami and work so she can take time off at Christmas. This will make Christmas all the more special, which I’m sure will result in a post.

So, the Thanksgiving season begins.

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