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Expressing Gratitude
Ashley Smith Ashley Smith

Expressing Gratitude

It's hard to believe that it's already Thanksgiving! Maybe it's just me, but time seems to be flying by faster and faster this year.

I tend to be non-traditional with holidays. Who I spend them with and how I honor them varies year to year, but Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorites. I associate it with good people, good food, and lots of laughter. And I love that the underlying spirit of the day is all about coming together and being grateful. 

My most treasured Thanksgiving to date was about 8ish years ago. I had planned to be with my family, which meant meeting up at my grandparents' in Dallas, but my dad had to have a major emergency surgery, landing him in the hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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