I am so blessed.

What am I thankful for? This.

My family means more to me than anything. It is amazing how I can be 3,000 miles away from home... and still be able to spend Thanksgiving with those who I care about the most. I still don't understand why I am so blessed. My family gives me such strength. Sitting here in Jamaica, holding my family's hands over Skype, and being able to pray over their Thanksgiving meal... it blows me away how good God has been to me. My family is my biggest encouragement. No matter what struggles we have been through, we have always remained strong. My parents have set such a strong foundation for the way I view life... there is nothing I could ever do to pay them back for everything they have done for me. I have the most welcoming, warming, beautiful family in the world. I love you all... more than you could ever imagine. Thank you for always being there for me.

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Thanksgiving in Jamaica? I think yes!

It is nice to have school leaders who are American and Jamaican-American. They prepared for us a delicious Thanksgiving meal. We even sang the American National Anthem! I hope all of you had a chance to spend quality time with your families and really reflect on everything we have to be thankful for. Here are some pictures of our festivities. 

It was so nice... we ate outside :)

Alison (Canada) and Kat (Korea)

Not quite the traditional... but
Danya is an amazing cook.

Chicken, pumpkin soup, scalloped potatoes,
sweet potato salad, green bean casserole... mmmm.

Classic pumpkin pie made by:
Yours truly. (Me) with minimal help... :)

Love you all!