Another Time

   Christmas 2018 was special. It was special because I was home with my family. Not only was it special because I was home, but because another member of the family was home, my future brother-in-law.  I have never seen my sister so happy. Telling jokes, laughing hysterically, and sobbing with tears in her eyes. She was filled with the Spirit. It could have been a different situation had I not survived the fire.

"I'm happy we're all here," she said. "I'm happy we're all here."

   For a moment I felt like George Bailey from the film It's a Wonderful Life. I captured the life that was, and not what could have been. Truly, it was blissful. 

   Everything we did that night was in line with tradition...Tradition! We prayed, sang songs, played a few rounds of Jenga and Uno, took family photos, ate food, and finally opened gifts at midnight. I did not ask for much...

That's a lie.

Okay, I'll admit that I did ask for tickets to the Lakers vs. 76er's game on January 29th, but hey if they want to know, let them know. Right? Am I wrong? Anybody?

   All jokes aside I received more than enough. Even before opening gifts I was thankful. I was grateful to have spent another holiday, another season, another Christmas with those who care about me most, my family. 

Dear Pastor Melvin Banks, Captain Cunningham, Mr. Seth Anderson, Tyler Reiser...If you're reading this "I love you."

P.S. I am recommending everyone to download the film Another Time. Warning to the faint-hearted there is some adult language (forking fork!), but it's tolerable and the message is inspiring. 

P.S.S. Dear Alan, bravo! Bravo! 

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Currently reading: The Grapes of Wrath 

Currently listening: Tchaikovsky - Waltz of the Flowers

Pain-level: 4

Another Time starring Alan Pietruszewski: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3451984/