Archive for November 27th, 2008
Give Thanks
Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude. ~E.P. Powell
Although I routinely record my Spoons (ala Mary Poppins) … It is my habit to compile a record of what I am thankful on Thanksgiving.
Amidst preparations for a dinner (during which we all blow and carb levels off the map! 
) and the break in work weeks and simply having special family times … I ponder the year, the present and a bit of the future.
I decided to limit myself to a list of (my top) seven (the number of completion) this year.
Thankful as I …
- celebrate one year anniversary of marital reconciliation with a man of great character, of quiet and gentle strength — who loves me in a way I never thought possible. (Even though both of us did ponder the “until death do us part” clause of our covenant! )
- remain in awe of the literal miracle birth of my youngest son; and the pure joy he brings into my life.
- embrace the memories made — and lessons learned — via mothering, home-schooling and walking alongside my three children. (♥ Even as I still grieve the estrangement of my eldest two …
) - rejoice that I feel physically well enough to host Thanksgiving dinner in my home — for the first time in six years!
) - delight in being totally stoked about my life right now!
Every single minute of it! - absolutely blessed with the world’s greatest friends and colleagues … They inspire and encourage me, and they are faithful and true.
- dance (like nobody is watchin’!) over being a “Nana” to some awesome children who are an answer to prayer — and bless me with the sweetest hugs every single time I see ‘em! ♥
So, what are you thankful for? Thanksgiving is a word of action …
