Being with my family these past few days has made me realize just how fortunate I am for having a house over my head for the holidays. I began to think about how many people don’t have anyone to go home to.
I am grateful that everyone in my family is also relatively healthy and safe. I am thankful that I wake up every morning with no worries about how I’m going to eat that day, or where I’m going to lay my head down at night.
It’s so easy to forget just how many people are homeless during the holidays, and cannot even afford to feed their families. My heart truly goes out to those who are struggling during the holiday season.
My family may not be the richest, live in the nicest neighborhood, or drive the fanciest car, but we do have each other, and being home makes me realize that I have a support network of people who love me back home that many people do not have.
Most of all, I am thankful to be where I am right now in my life, with the ability to shape my own future. I am thankful to be in college, doing well and on my way to a successful career, because my own parents never had that chance.
The holiday has made me thankful for many things that we as a society often take for granted.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Lend a helping hand to someone, donate to an organization, or do anything to take a small part in changing someone’s holiday for the better this season!