The holidays are hard for my family. When most others are expressing family and joy, our family is remembering loss. In the last few years we have lost an uncle unexpectedly to a heart attack, a grandfather to illness, and father to suicide. From November to December, things are rough to say the least.
In spite of this, we try our best to make due and have a good time. This year was a little easier. Next year may be easier yet. I hope.
As the year wraps up and the new year approaches, it feels like all things are possible and perhaps, somehow, next year will be brighter than this one.
Here's to making the journey, no matter how difficult...
Shane