This holiday season was the most difficult yet. I spent it away from most of my family, and felt alone for a lot of it. I had some of my close friends to celebrate, but it wasn’t the same as looking forward to seeing my dad and mom. I loved going home and being in front of the Christmas tree, watching each of my family members unwrapping gifts and laughing. Smiling, being grateful for them and saying thank you was the best part of Christmas. Also helping my mom cook a lunch for everyone with all the fixings was so nice.
But this year, no lunch all together, no time around the tree. It was pretty hard on me. I miss being able to do those things with everyone so far away or not here anymore.
People always say the holidays are the toughest time of year for some; I never understood that until this year. Hold your family close, enjoy your time together, so you can remember the fun times when they’re gone.
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