~:[CH6 - Day 327]:~ Giving Thanks

~:[CH6 - Day 327]:~ Giving Thanks

I fell asleep before everyone left, exhausted, yet full of gratitude. To be together, even for a bit, with those who I love is amazing and today I got to see my ohana, my friends and my family. As I woke up at 4am and headed to the race, I always wonder why I do this to myself. I could easily sleep in and relax, rather, I go to this race. While exhausting however, it's one of the many things I'm grateful for. Similarly to squeeze in time for a friends and to spend time cooking for this meal, all the while packing for tomorrow, you wonder why you put yourself through it all. Then you realize, because it's all worth it. It's worth it to spend some time supporting the team, catching up with friends, loving your family and also praising God. In all the stress of the holidays, there's that moment that you realize why you do it all and why this time of year is so special. The holiday decorations, the food and the greetings are all great, but there is something deeper and indescribable that makes these days special. Sure, I hope that this feeling of gratitude is something that I feel all year, however, in these few days, it's nice that we can all take the time to come together to give thanks to one another. I am so lucky to have a family that is so loving and supportive. to have friends who deal with me even though I am often MIA, to have an ohana who always puts their best foot forward, and to have a God who loves me unconditionally. On this day and every day of my life, I am grateful to be as blessed as I am. I know not where the road ahead will take me, but at least I know that the road I traveled so far has been amazing, all because of those who surround me today and for that, I am thankful.