A couple of days ago I was asked what I'm thankful for... I shared that in 1997 we lost our home to a fire. Despite the fact that we (very sadly) lost our animals, we didn't lose any of our family members. I often reflect on that time period with a sense of gratefulness and gratitude instead of sadness and hurt... it seems strange, right? How could something so terrible bring a feeling of such positive emotion? Well, when you find out that my sister and brother were supposed to be home that night in bed, underneath the staircase where the fire started, it changes your perspective, doesn't it? They both decided to sleep over at their friend's houses. That (split) decision saved their lives. That's pretty heavy, right?
When you almost lose family members, other things we used to be upset about, suddenly don't seem to matter. To put it simply, it puts things in (the right) perspective. I'm so blessed to have shared all these years with my family, and dear friends... some people have much less time to bond, laugh, love, and act stupid together. Cheers to many, many more. I love you all, and you better know who you are. If you think someone you love may not know it this holiday season, go grab them and look them in the eyes, like a cheesy movie, and tell them! At the risk of sounding overly dramatic or dark, but not caring if you think so, you just never know when it'll be your last opportunity... so go on and get you some good lovin'!
In the spirit of Love tonight, J
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