Thanksgiving and Loss

My hearts so heavy this week as we begin the holiday season with my first thanksgiving celebration without my Dad. I have so much to be grateful for but an emptiness like I have never felt before in my heart. I am trying to hide the tears from my sweet family and remember only the good times of years past. My prayer for this week is..... Help me Lord... Be grateful and love all that I have and not focus on what I have lost. I know my mom and dad are are my angels and will always be with me in my thoughts and memories and those cannot ever be taken away, Amen.