So may the sunrise bring hope where it once was forgotten . Days are like birds, flying always over the mountain

Thanksgiving day is just around the corner. And boy, oh boy do I love Thanksgiving. Not in that fatkidwholovesmashedpotatoesandgravywithahintofapplepie way, but Thanksgiving has always been my favorite Holiday.

"WHAT ?!" you ask me. "WHAT ABOUT CHRISTMAS! WITH THE PRESENTS! AND THE ENDLESS ARRAY OF SHINY THINGS!"

Yes, I love love love Christmas. I do. And its definitely my second favorite.

But Thanksgiving, thats something totally different.

Grandparents day is tomorrow at my school.
My grandpa, who in blood is my great step -uncle, lives in Pleasantville, New York (a suburb where the rich NYC yuppies live). I have asked him and my grandmother to come every single year I've been at LVPA (okay, its only two, but I said it for effect)
And every year, because its so close to thanksgiving, and because PA is 2 and a half hours from their home, it never works out. They host thanksgiving, and traveling 200 miles 2 days before they have 40 guest in their home, doesn't sound too good.

Anyway, this year, I asked. As always. But, without much hope.
My grandma couldn't come. But my grandpa said he'd try(even though his daughter and her 3 kids are visiting)

So , he's calling me tonight to let me know.

I told him " Pee-pah, I know it's far, and it's early in the morning. Your daughters visiting, and I'll see you in Thursday anyway. I'd love for you to come, but it's not mandatory"

"No, no no." He said " Your my grandaughter. Even though by blood your not related at all, I have a special place for you in my soul. Your great, and I want to come see you sing, and see what your school is all about. I could tell you I'd definitely come next year, but you never know about next year."

Next year. We really don't know, do we? Sometimes, things come unexpectantly, and slap us in our ever-knowing faces.


So, today as I listen to Verdis Requiem, and contemplate what I need to be thankful for, I realized that their is so , so much.

I have an amazing family. Two , to be exact. I have the best friend anyone could ask for, as well as tons of great friends. I have academic success, a lovely house, and an awesome school. I don't feel compelled to be like everyone else, and I have God.


What else do I honestly need?