Give Thanks on Any Day That Works

One of the definitions for psychic is, marked by extraordinary or mysterious sensitivity, perception, or understanding. This, and my ability to time travel, made me able to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas on any day before or after. It started when I was a flight attendant and had to fly. I felt so sad, but then relished the joy and comfort of the crew and passengers who celebrated on different days.

When my kids were young, they preferred Thanksgiving with their dads and cousins. Why would they pick me? I didn’t make any of the normal Thanksgiving dishes and didn’t invite people to my house. After divorce, holidays are difficult for everyone. I missed my kids, but sharing gladdens the heart. I give thanks on any day that both my kids share a meal with me.

As an adult, my daughter has taken over Thanksgiving in wonderful ways, with music and people, celebration and laughter. I will have a blast at her house again this year, surrounded by love.

I’ll do Christmas on December 23, same as always, with first dibs before exhaustion sets in. We’ll be eager, hungry, and excited. They’ll leave early so my four-year-old grandson can wake up in his own bed for the glory of Santa’s arrival.

What I call movie moments arrive unexpectedly all year. Let’s celebrate when the timing works. If you’re alone, and I have been many holidays, enjoy anything your heart desires. As my son’s father used to say, can’t have it all, where would you put it?