I had in-laws coming in from other states, and I was not looking forward to Thanksgiving at all, especially one of my husband’s senior sister (from Atlanta) who is known particularly to be contrary and offensive. I prayed that she would change her mind about coming down – did not work. I schemed to have the thanksgiving moved to another relative’s – did not work. What do you know? She came down with a host of others. What I had dreaded so much however turned out to be the best holiday I have had so far this year. In the last time I had seen her, she had become a more mellow, understanding, and generous person. She brought my kids a suitcase full of clothes, she bought me stuffs including a body magic suit (most ladies may know what this is, forget it guys…). It was a lovely thanksgiving and suffice to say, she was the last person to leave on Monday morning back to Atlanta. Amazing! I tell this story because it echoes the story of my research paper essay too. I dreaded and looked for ways to wish it away but in the end, I had discovered the beauty of researching and writing a good paper. Much like my sister in-law, I had been surprised by the wealth of joy that writing my research paper brought.
Thanksgiving Surprise
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