Of course I know about the turkey on Thanksgiving, about sweet potatoes, family dinners and such. What I learned only this year after reading other blogs I follow is what seems quite obvious when you think about the holiday’s name: Ask yourself what you are thankful for these days.
Although this year was full of struggles as well as great moments, there is something that I am especially thankful for this year:
The advancements in cancer research and surgery.
When my Dad was diagnosed with cancer this year his chances seemed very slim. I am thankful for doctors that he could trust. That took a chance and planned and performed a risky operation. And finally. Healed him.
This summer I wondered what christmas will be like. Whether we’ll visit my Dad at a hospital. Whether he will suffer a lot. I am thankful for being able to look forward to going home for christmas. Like I do every year. And this christmas will be just like any other christmas so far. Yet, I will especially enjoy this christmas and cherish the time with my family.
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