On Being Wonderfully Human
Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 12:50PM 
@2011 Photo by Steve Samuels“And thank you for a house full of people I love. Amen.”
- Terri Guillemets
Life throws us curve balls. Some we catch and others get dropped. During the last several days we had family emergencies, change of plans, comings and goings, and hosting for Thanksgiving. There were tears, laughter, music and quiet. There were hugs, dancing, pain and joy. It was a yoyo of emotions and moods.
Pauses for resting, eating, walking and just being helped me navigate the tumultuous days. Mostly though I was filled with gratitude that our daughters were home and much of our family was here. Holidays can be difficult because we miss our loved ones that can’t be with us. This year, some had other plans, some have passed away and some were too ill to travel. It was a mixture of sweetness for those that were here with a cloud of sadness for the ones we missed.
My heart is full of gratitude and love for the time-shared both in the distant and recent past. With more holiday time coming, I’m looking forward to having the family together again soon.
What are you looking forward to?
Linda Samuels, CPO-CD
® is a compassionate, enthusiastic professional organizer, author & blogger who facilitates change in others' lives. She lives with her husband and daughters in a small, colorful home with a purple front door.
Reader Comments (4)
Linda, what you say is so true! Our holidays are about the people being together. Thanks for sharing this inside look at our "imperfect" holidays being the best.
It's times like these when it's more important than ever to create the time and space to join together with the people you care about, who can share both your joys and your sorrows. I am filled with gratitude for you, Linda, for making that possible for all of us.
Ellen, always happy to have you join in the conversation. I love your choice of the word "imperfect." As Thanksgiving drew closer and the curve balls were flying, I had to adjust my expectation for what I'd imagined. By doing that, it helped me to be in the moment and enjoy the parts that were there to enjoy. You're right that the holidays are all about being together with the people you love.
June, you are so right that creating the "time and space" to be together, especially during challenging times is essential. I too am so grateful that the family could come together. My heart is full.