Firstly, I'd like to wish all of my Tri Delta's reading this, a happy 125th Founder's Day. Our Founders Day is always Thanksgiving Eve, but this year is particularly special because it is a nice round number, but also because the founding day was November the 27th, when the idea of Delta Delta Delta was formed.
While I have been upset with our Nationals ever since they made the tragic decision to close our chapter, this Founder's Day, coupled with some recent news of a sick sister, I am more grateful than ever to have my sisters from the sorority. I always thought Louise would be the child to go down the sorority route, that it was not for me, but someone else had other plans, and I am so glad, because I can't imagine life without the women who surround me. I went to dinner on Sunday at the sorority house, and it was particularly sad because it is the last Founder's Day dinner Epsilon Eta will have for a long while. It's terrible every time I'm reminded that this is the last time, with these people.
That being said, I want to start off talking about the things I am thankful for this year. Since I was already talking about my sisters, I will state how thankful I am for them first. There is no better feeling than seeing a group of them, whether it be for the first time that day, or the first time in a month. I feel so loved by everyone, and I love each of them back. I am so thankful for this second family I never expected to fall into my lap.
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| Epsilon Eta Founder's Day Dinner |
I am thankful for my wonderful fiance, Kyle, who is the most patient and kind person I know, even on his worst day. I don't know how I got so lucky to meet him way back in the day, but damn, do I have good taste (but really, y'all know that already). He works so hard in every aspect of his life - at work, at home around the house, with his EDM hobby which is hopefully the beginning of a blossoming career - he motivates me to be better at everything, every single day.
I am also lucky that my future in-laws treat me as a member of the family already, because I know many people do not get along with their spouse's families. I can't imagine living in animosity with Kyle's family. Family is important to me, so I am glad to have such a great addition to my future family. One day I hope to be as good at hosting dinner parties as they are, so I can repay all the good food and drink they've given to me. On that note - I can't wait to murder some Thanksgiving food at Kyle's grandparent's tomorrow - I've been looking forward to it for WEEKS.
Of course I am thankful for my own family, for always supporting me, no matter which path I veer off onto in life. You may occasionally drive me crazy (white hot rage is always bubbling beneath the surface), but each of you is always there if I need a laugh or a good cry. As much as I love Kyle's family, it is still hard getting used to being away from my family at the holidays, because I love y'all so much.
I am thankful for my friends I have scattered across the United States, who I don't get to see as often as I'd like, but am grateful that on those lucky occasions, its as if no time has passed. (STG this counts for you too since you often live off in a distant land that is the NCSU CVM library).
I'm thankful for my little wild child Sienna, even though it sometimes seems like her singular goal in life is to eat my paycheck in one big CHOMP. My life has certainly improved with her in it.
This barely scratches the surface of all the things I'm thankful for, but those are the big ones. I tell you what, I am a lucky gal, and I really try not to take that for granted.
xx Marion
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