Happy Thanksgiving

It's here again. Time to give thanks. It seems like time flys nowadays. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Life is funny. I was thinking this morning about all those family and loved ones who have passed away and what I remember of them. What were their strengths? What were their weaknesses? What did we gain from our relationship? What do I miss most about them? I thought about how I want my kids to remember me and asked myself what I am doing to give them good things to remember.
What did I do to take advantage of my parents life experiences? I let their busy lives and mine take over our days. There were so many things I didn't know about them and their parents and grandparents. Now it is probably lost to me.
And brother Bob. I was excited to work with him on our family genealogy. He left us too young.
If only I could have a day to share with them and say all the things I wanted to say to them but didn't think about until I was peering over their final earthly resting places. I should have thanked them while they were still here with us for all the things I loved about them.
Thank you all my friends and family for all you do for me. Whether you are here in Utah, Japan, or across the country, I love you all and hope we get to share some happiness together again real soon.