As the year slowly comes to a close, Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on the relationships forged with family and friends that, despite Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, we would not be able to buy.
The ritual begins when we wake up early to beat the TSA lines at the airport. While we line up at the gate ready to get on the plane, we pray our carry-ons, packed with gifts and snacks, will fit in the overhead bins of the plane. As the speaker that announces boarding protocol comes on, a rising sun peeks over the horizon, igniting the sky with rays of pink brilliance.
The world looks bright as the countdown to giving thanks begins.