getting together with family

Thankfully, most of my family members (that I celebrate Thanksgiving with) all live within a.. 10 mile radius or so. So there's literally no problem, distance-wise. We do all have different jobs, with different schedules, and sometimes they conflict during the holiday seasons, which is the only real issue. My mom works as a data entry specialist, with a normal 9-5 schedule, my sister works nights 7-11pm usually at FedEx as a material handler, my aunt is constantly on call, my cousin works at the ER - usually over-nighters but sometimes on call, and I have 2 jobs - one in the early morning as well as one from about 3-7pm every day. It gets a little hectic trying to find an appropriate time that works for everyone, and even on Thanksgiving, it was a struggle to do just that.

It is a shame families are growing so far apart. It seems the world is getting smaller and communication among different nations and people is more accessible, but communications between families are getting less. Anyway, if anyone has a chance to be with their loved ones during Thanksgiving then they should take that opportunity. Personally, I spent Thanksgiving with my family and enjoyed seeing my relatives. Plus the food was delicious. If you get a chance don't forget to give some of the leftovers to people who don't have any family or friends or means to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner.

hi, I love Thanksgiving... however, I dont have any family here behind the one that I have with me, member of 4 included me. so, I just do a little chicken for all of us and hope someday it will be a big family reunion. my family live in different country and it is hard for them to come on this exactly day. however, they planed to come on Christmas, so this will be great.

same here. i landed on a job last year and was posted out of town. my sister is living nearby but we seldom see each other as i work and it'll take her hours to be in the city. this holidays, i'll be spending it in the office. too bad.. hopefully i'm going to be with my sister. this will be my second time i believe. it's sad but we talk from time to time, so at least..

hi pat, most american families gather during thanksgiving. ours here in the philippines, it is reunion day during christmas and new year. its good my kins are just around. but there is one outside the family though, she is working abroad. but we hope she is able to visit us during these days. ann

We always have time to get together every weekend its a special day for us that we need to set aside that day so that day for our family. Its an event we keep on looking forward to every week.

Luckily, my family still together, and I am with my parents day to day. Today is thanksgiving, and I have the perfect opportunity to celebrate with them, and spend at least the dinner time with them together as a family. I really enjoy what we have so far, and we should treasure every moment of it. Thanksgiving is a special holiday for all of us here.