Being a Jew on Christmas Eve

So like the stereotype, Josh and I went and saw Frozen today. Following the magnificent film, I spent the rest of the day watching movies with my little sister, Jenny. Although we didn't eat Chinese food, today I learned the meaning of Christmas: Mishpacha (family). After seeing Frozen, Parental Guidance, and Christmas movie about a Jewish boy who trades places with another child during the holidays, I recognized the theme in all three movies. Family is an important aspect of the holidays, and I am lucky enough to be home during this time. We may fight, and they may annoy me a good amount of the time... but I love them, and I am grateful for their support.

My family is a part of my support system. For school, for work, for life. I lean on them during the best and worst of times, and I am privileged to have a family that is there for me. Someone once said that "a grateful heart never eats." Well, tonight I am grateful. I am grateful that I made it through another day of abstinence. I am grateful to have a roof over my head. I am grateful to have food on the table. I am grateful for my support system and my higher power. But, most of all, I am grateful to be able to share my recovery with others and give back what I have so generously been given. I do what I can, when I can. A life of sane and happy usefulness is what I am promised as a result of my program. Service to others fulfills that promise.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays. For anyone who needs service today, feel free to call or email me. I will be available. Have a wonderful day!