Last night was my cousin Jamie's wedding. The ceremony was fantastic, and everyone had a great time, even me! Though i've been sick as a dog for the past week.
Anyway, i though i would bring this topic up tonight, as many of us have lived through life, growing up with your cousins. Now, i have ALOT of cousins...let me see if i can get this straight...

Maggie, Ellen, Morgan
Kirsten, Justin, Chris
Michael, Sara, Jamie
Dan, Mike, Alex
John, Michael William
Tynan

Ok, and including me, these are the decendants of my aunts and uncles (7 aunts and uncles)
Now, i love them all dearly, and we've never had any sort of relationship turmoil between any of us.
I've experienced more in life with my three cousins, Daniel, Michael, and Alex. We're right about the same age, between early 20's to 26 (Dan).
Many of us, know that the Thanksgiving is coming up, and it's time again to meet up with distant relatives. And i was thinking about this during the wedding...I haven't seen my cousin Jamie in like, 8 months, and before that, it was like, 2 years. And here i am, sitting in a church, all dressed up for her wedding. It made me feel special that, i was invited.
It's tough growing up, and growing apart from family members. I know not everyone has that situation, but for some of us, seeing family outside your parents, brothers and sisters, really is special. It's a time when you can exchage conversations, hang out, and have fun!
So, when you go see your family this Thanksgiving, really tell them how much you love them, and even though you may be (X amount of miles/states away), you've always thinking of them, and wish them well.