17 years

What changes can 17 years bring?
Everything is seemingly different, the time, the faces, the places, the daily routine; but on some days it doesn't matter. Some days the feelings are the same. They may not manifest like they have in the past but they are there.
Despite what we do and what we say the past 17 years have been something no one could have predicted or planned for. The underlying tone of the past years is one we all didn't ask for, or definitely want.
With out our consent the one event has shaped our lives, changed us for ever and made us rethink what we do and why we do it. Made us realize we can never completely control our future. At times we just have to hold on tight, grit our teeth and hope the rough parts are worth it.
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Though it may not be said or even felt at times I have to say I love my family. I am grateful for everything they have done for not only me but for each other, especially in the past 17 years.
Thank you for everything.