Thanksgiving has come and gone…and Christmas is just around the corner. The air has a brisk, cold bite and the first snow has fallen; the holidays are suddenly upon us. Throngs of people are dashing through the stores rushing to perform holiday activities. As I watch and listen to all of the holiday banter, I think what it truly means to feel grateful and thankful for our lives, our families and friends, and the close ones that enrich our experiences.