Thankful for Family

I am thankful for my family.  Family is like a tree with roots that are deeper than others.  Some families are blood-related, while others are not. Some families go back many generations, while others comprise a network of close friends who are closer than blood relatives.  I am thankful for my family. I have deep roots and many 


branches of relatives and close-knit groups of friends who watch out for me and Maui. Whether family is blood-related or not, all families share special moments that become time-honored traditions passed down through the seasons and the years. Family creates that sense of belonging. November is the birth month of two close family members who have passed away.  Nonetheless, their role in my upbringing helped to shape part of who I am today.

 

Generations pass on in all families, and it is up to the next generation to "carry the torch" of tradition and wisdom. One tradition in my family is the Bad Santa game at the end of Christmas Night. In past Christmases, we have had 4 generations playing the game. Talk about cool!  It's a tradition that will repeat itself. In families, be it blood-related or special friends. It's time-honored traditions and special memories that keep generations linked together. Do you have a time-honored tradition that has been passed down through your family?

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