I was sitting here talking to my best friend, and I just realized that we should be grateful for the people we have in our lives while we have them. I lost a very important man in my life five years ago. He wasn't my dad, but he was my father. He built me up, supported me, and loved me. But, now, he is gone. He isn't going to see me walk the stage, graduate college, get married, have kids. But, all I know, is that I am thankful for the ones that are here. My grandmother (his wife), my mom's parents, my dad (who is on the senior side of the age spectrum 50+), and anyone else that is over the age of 45 that is here, are all people that I am thankful are here. I just lost my great grandma not too long ago. I was thankful that she at least saw me finish high school. She doesn't get to see me walk the stage, but that is one thing that I hate. She saw the action, but not the result. But, when you put thought into it, you realize that you are either lucky or stupid not to appreciate these people, and if they have done you wrong, reconcile. You and they only live once. And, if you feel as though you can never forgive them, think twice. Think long and hard before you alienate them, because you never know when you'll need them.