Monday, November 19, 2012

Pre-Thanksgiving Advice

Thanksgiving. Relatives. Sometimes the two together can be a challenge. The stories I have heard and the experiences I have had makes me offer this: Try to be nice. Sometimes that is hard to do.

Try to overlook the stupid questions and comments. The one I give the top award to from one relative, "Well, you're getting better so you'll be fine." Second place to, "You get to have lung transplants? Fantastic!"

Try to take care of yourself. Make sure you get enough sleep the days leading up to the holiday. Ask for help cooking or setting the table or carrying in the groceries or even making restaurant reservations. It's okay.

Try to eat well. Sadly, holiday calories count. In the long run, those few extra pounds are just not worth it.

During Thanksgiving Day, try to take a moment to just listen to everything around you and watch the smile between spouses, children playing together, the laughter, the jokes, the teasing and so much more. The good and the not-so-good, it is our family. Try to be grateful. Smile.

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