The holidays make one think of things they are grateful for- family, new family members, those about to become family members. It also makes you think about why you are here. Your purpose is not for being self-serving, but to be a servant. First to serve God, then your family. That doesn’t mean getting jerked around, but it does mean to be a good parent / grandparent, son, daughter, etc., and to help those that are less fortunate around y0u.
Although this has been a challenging year, it has been a good year in many respects – I’m still here!