A Thanksgiving Wish for YOU!!

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The holidays can feel like a beautiful storm: laughter from the next room, familiar stories that grow longer each year, and that one relative who arrives with a corny joke loaded and ready. We lean into all of it—joy, friction, tenderness, and the urge to hide in the pantry—and talk about a form of gratitude that makes room for every feeling. Instead of chasing picture-perfect moments, we choose presence, noticing the small acts of care that keep a family stitched together.

I share a simple reframe for the season: be present, not perfect. We walk through the cast of characters who show up at gatherings—the encouragers, truth tellers, peacemakers, oversharers, and comedians—and explore how each one adds flavor to the day. Together we look at how life’s sudden turns sharpen perspective and why even the jokes we pretend to dread can become the memories we miss most. When we remember the fragility of time, our words soften, our listening deepens, and our appreciation widens.

If your table is loud and imperfect, you’re right on track. Use a few practical cues to stay steady: breathe before you react, notice one specific detail you appreciate about each person, and stretch your listening by ten seconds. Those small choices can shift the entire room. Press play for a calm, grounded guide to navigating family, chosen family, and the messy grace of being together. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with someone in your circle, and leave a review so more people can find Sisters in Service.

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