This year I hope to make one of continuing gratitude, not just one season of it, as so often happens. There are so many things all around me every day that I am thankful for when I stop to think about it.
BEAUTY OF CREATION
The little gray squirrel wiggling with delight when he digs up something he’d hidden from himself sometime earlier.
The majestic bucks, a six point, a four point and two with two points, foraging together in the yard for acorns with some does. They know it is deer season!
The leaves changing colors and gently drifting to the ground. Although I must confess I wasn’t so thankful for them when I was raking and blowing them last week with my husband.
FRIENDS
The ones you’ve known since college who can bring a smile to your face when you pick up the phone to hear their voice. And the newer ones who always have a hug for you.
The ones who understand when ordering dessert at lunch is imperative and when you want to avoid the temptation.
The ones who always pray for you and with you.
SENSES
The feel of crisp clean sheets after a long day.
The smell of cookies just out of the oven.
The taste of eggnog as you settle into your recliner to enjoy the Macy’s Parade as if you were seven again .
FAMILY
The one you were born into with all its ups and downs, expansions and contractions, but most of all LOVE.
The one you married into where they treat you as if you have always been one of theirs.
Friends who are close as siblings and who you love as if they really are.
Sisters who have become friends, too.
A husband who is always at my side no matter what and still holds my hand crossing the grocery store parking lot and in the doctor’s office.
I am truly blessed and thankful for this life and everyone in it. This year I’ll do a better job of showing it every day. I hope you enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of this holiday season and find something here to sustain you in the time ahead.
Thanks for the wonderful reflections of what we are supposed to be grateful for. Sometimes we take the little things for granted just because it seems to be the norm. Thanks for reminding us of the many blessings that surround us and to be thankful for them. Happy Thanksgiving to you and to Dr. Jim. Miss seeing you both.
I am thankful for the peace in my heart for my family and all of the extensions within this family. I wish that everyday bring a smile and peace to all happy thanksgiving.
We start every day with thanks for those we have in our lives. We are forever thankful for the life we live each day. Sending you love this Thanksgiving.
Kim, you have a beautiful way with words. I too am working to show more gratitude every day. So much to be grateful for. Love you!