For the most part life is good, food on the table, roof over our heads and needs met as well as many wants. I don't have a lot of room to complain, although as some may know, I can sometimes be a bit of a complainer.
Today, I am going to do the opposite.
In our household, the first week of July represents a little break from the world as we know it, an escape from the reality of work and responsibility. For the past five years we have packed up the family and spent a week at Otter Falls Resort in Whiteshell Provincial Park with Kelly's sisters and their families. It is a tradition we all hold dear, one that has brought many great memories and moments of bliss and laughter.
This year was no exception. From sitting in the hot tub, fishing, and bike riding to the amazing meals we share, I can't think of anywhere else I'd want to spend a week - or anyone else I'd want to spend it with. I would be lying if I was to say it was all roses; being in tight quarters with 16 other people sometimes becomes a little much. That being said, I know for sure that it would never be enough to spoil the week.
With all the wonderful things available because of the location of our holiday, I can't help but think that still, the best part is just being with those whom are most important to me.
Living away from family has been a huge challenge for me. Family birthdays, celebrations, watching nieces and nephews growing up, I have missed how much of life we share.
I'm grateful for the chance to have a yearly holiday, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be together next year.
5 comments:
I am grateful for you Bren!!
I am grateful that I am taking your TV from the storage while your gone...and using it.
I am also grateful that we are committed to family. We have so much to be thankful for. Love you! Love our family :)
Lorrie
sorry paul, TV is going to be in storage.
I know... It is precisely where I am taking it from soon as you are gone. :)
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