As great as the concept of Thanksgiving is, it’s important to remember to be grateful every day. Life is so precious, don’t take anything, or anyone for granted. We are so incredibly blessed. Pictured is my aunt with my cousin (5 years there) and me (at 2 years). She passed away from metastatic breast cancer in 2012, and it was probably the hardest thing that I have ever had to deal with. She was my mom’s identical twin (of triplets), and did everything with us. From painting my nails for a grad, taking me shopping, to offering me my first drink. She was there for everything, almost like a second mom for me. She was the coolest. It absolutely breaks my heart that my cousins won’t get to share those experiences with her, but I am so grateful for the time that I got to spend with her. It was always special, and I know that the impact she had on my life changed me for the better. Life is short, cherish it; be thankful every day, and take nothing for granted.