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One of the many good things about working for Gerard Design is that they’re pretty generous with the vacation days, particularly around the holidays. So Faith and I were able to spend a bit of extra time back home. The nice thing about going home these days, is that while I enjoy my life in Chicago, there are plenty of times that I get so involved in the details of my life that I forget about the bigger picture. It’s nice to getaway and remember life outside my daily routine.

In particular it was great to spend some time with my mom, and to see some great friends I hadn’t seen in a long time. I’ve made some great friends since moving to Chicago, and over time some come and go. But I’m thankful for those friends both from the past and present, whose friendship endures both time and circumstances. As I have grown older, these friends have truly become members of my family, and my love for them is just as strong.

This Thanksgiving has been a reminder that I have a lot to be thankful for: my fiance Faith, my family, my friends and a lot more.

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