thanksgiving

[mimilouyoder]

i woke up this morning to find myself at home.
the moment i opened my bedroom door, i could smell it.
the smell of the adults' breakfast still lingering from hours earlier; the smell of ingredients waiting to be put together for thanksgiving dinner; the smell of heat coming from the vents mixed with the brisk of the autumn morning.

i will not be with my blood family for thanksgiving.
but i am blessed with many loved ones.
and i give thanks.
for every last inch of goodness and love in my life.
but mostly, for finally being at home for thanksgiving.