This year has been a strange one.

With Covid affecting our day-to-day lives, sometimes it’s felt like this year would never end and yet I feel almost surprised that it’s already Thanksgiving.

I have a lot to be thankful for this year.

I was able blessed and thankful I could stay employed throughout the pandemic while also being able to explore the community throughout the summer months.

I’m thankful I was still able to travel to Ontario this summer for my brother’s wedding as well after my family became uncertain if we’d still be able to go.

The thing I’m most thankful for throughout this year so far has been the time I’ve spent with my family and friends.

I’m blessed to have found a job so close to home that I’m able to drive the short hour and a half back to Lethbridge to see them on weekends.

I had the chance to spend more time with them this past weekend.

I was able to spend Friday with some friends playing an afternoon of Spikeball.

It was a great way to start of my weekend.

Saturday was spent at home with some of my family enjoying a more relaxing day.

Sunday was our Thanksgiving dinner day.

Everyone from my family, other than my brother and sister-in-law in Ontario, were there to celebrate together.

I was able to enjoy my mom’s turkey and stuffing along with all the other great dishes my siblings made and we had a great afternoon and evening together.

Monday was another relaxing day spent with my parents.

We went for a walk at a park near their house and enjoyed more time together.

I’m so incredibly blessed to be part of such a loving family.

I hope everyone else had a great thanksgiving with family and friends.