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CS Lewis

Thursday, November 27, 2014

New Traditions

Happy Thanksgiving friends!

This year's Thanksgiving feels a little odd, I'm not in my old tiny twin bed or at my mom's dining room table. I'm nowhere near my parent's house actually. Josh's family tends to sleepover at his grandparent's house on Thanksgiving night, and so we decided to just stay in Pittsburg while he works and then drive over.

All week, I felt really conflicted about what I should be doing this week. Eventually, we reach an age where our home is not our parent's house, and our family is no longer just the family we were raised with. But when is it appropriate to start a new tradition?

I believe that when you feel safe enough, comfortable enough, loved enough to develop something new with someone(s) you should do it- Josh and I went shopping on Tuesday and had dinner out, calling it our personal Thanksgiving. We picked out gifts for our Secret Santa's and had a great time together. That's our new tradition.

But this newness does not detract from our old commitments, next year, when I'm living in a new place, I'll probably be desperate for a week back home in that safe, warm home. But all the same, your parents will understand. They have to eventually stop serving you Thanksgiving dinner, so that you can serve your own family and friends.

Remember that today, that your traditions were started by someone, and you hold them near and dear to your heart and to your entire life experience. Be thankful for the opportunity to partake in old traditions and begin new ones.

I'm thankful for each and everyone of you, and I hope you have an incredible Thanksgiving day!

Totus tuus,

LeAnn

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