I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving because I really do have many things to be thankful for.
I have a loving family, three beautiful children, we own our home, and we live a debt-free life. Although I'm not rich, I have a job and so does my husband and I've been blessed with so many things.
I also have wonderful memories.
My life has been touched by so much sadness too.
Two years ago, just before Thanksgiving, a dear skating friend, who was only fourteen years old, died tragically in a skiing accident. Just before Thanksgiving of this year, I heard that someone that was dear to some of the people I know, lost her battle with ALS and died on Thanksgiving eve. She was only 54 years old. She leaves behind a young daughter and loving husband.
My mother died earlier this year. My best friend's father-in-law died in August. Three years ago, one of my closest friends in the world's twenty-five year old daughter was murdered.
I believe in miracles since my husband, who was close to death, lived after an accident five and a half years ago. My family's story came out with a happy ending, but since then, so many people close to me have experienced sadness.
When I think about sad things, I ask G-d the following: "Why?"
I have read in The Family Midrash Says Shmuel 1 that Hashem puts sadness in our paths to bring us closer to Hashem. Yes, I do believe that is true.
- Haley Gans, a Talented Young Figure Skater, Dies Tragically
- Our Friend Valerie Gendernalik Is Dead
- A Miracle Did Occur! - October 16, 2005
Rainbows remind us of God's goodness and miracles - Photo Copyright © fay kelley photography 2011
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