This is a picture I did not take…

…of our family dinner, boisterous with laughter, smiles and food. The chandelier dangling above the center of the table, illuminating the cascade of fake diamonds hanging from it. The orbs of light reflecting on each of our faces, as we laugh and talk about anything and everything. My mother and father on either end of the table, smiling as they look at their children, looking up at each other and sharing a gaze of joy. My siblings sitting across from me, throwing their heads back, my sister slapping my brother’s shoulder as he makes fun of her. We are all happy to be together, surrounded by love and guffaw, enjoying the meal my mother had made for us, and most importantly enjoying each other’s company.