To Everyone Who Gathers

To everyone who is gathering today, may it be wonderful! I pray the joy and laughter is more plentiful than the gravy.

To everyone who is working today, may your work not be so overwhelming that you too miss out on laughter. I pray that you find moments of joy throughout your busyness.

To everyone who cannot gather with loved ones today for whatever reason, may you feel fulfilled through other things. I pray that joy finds you, if even unexpectedly today.

To everyone who is both celebrating and missing a loved one who has died - whether it is your first Thanksgiving without them or another one of many - may you feel peace. I pray that you are able to both grieve and laugh today, knowing that both are okay, normal, and allowed.

To everyone who is dreading today for one reason or another... may you too feel peace. I pray you can make some space to care for yourself, no matter the circumstances.

To everyone... I am grateful to know each of you. Thank you for making this world a better place, just by being in it. ❤️

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