Thanksgiving every day

I just read somewhere that Americans have taken Thanksgiving day and have shrunk it down to an hour around the table.   The rest of the day is about football and shopping.   Retailers totally ignore it and put up Christmas decorations in early November in hopes of exciting customers to buy, buy, buy for gifts for under the tree. Being thankful is not good for business.

So, it can be easy to forget being thankful.

We need to train ourselves to think in a thankful way – every.single.day.  Because, really…   Every day should be Thanksgiving Day!   It keeps us positive, and balanced.  It’s a great way to start a day…

so, here’s a list of a few things I am thankful for:

My hubby.   I don’t tell him enough, but I am VERY thankful for him!  He loves me – and he likes me!  He gives to me unselfishly.  He shares his life with me.   I’m a lucky girl.

My daughters and their families.   I am so thankful for who my daughters have turned out to be!  Caring, honest, good people – and they have made excellent choices in picking a partner.    I know it doesn’t always happen that way for families so I am extremely thankful for that.   And, of course, my two adorable twin grandsons – who I could never had known I’d get to experience such joy!   Love, love, love them!

I’m sitting here with the sliding door open and I hear the birds singing this morning. It’s a great way to start a day.

Also, I love my morning routine of my hot cup of Cafe Francais.   Then my daily start with my peanut butter, mayo, and lettuce sandwich on 9 grain bread.   Simple, wonderful.   I never get tired of starting my day this way.

I’m thankful for my health.  Good genes.   I’m thankful that I can move today, and get outside, and work in my yard.

I’m thankful for the love my pets give to me.   I’ve had dogs all my life.  I love dogs.  And now, I have experienced the love of cats – a different relationship for sure.  But, even cats bring me joy.  Pets are God’s way to show us that we are meant to live in unison with His world.

I’m thankful for music.  Again, it has been a part of my life all my life.  I’m fortunate to know a little bit about how to play it, and I think it has brought me to a deeper understanding of the beauty of music.   It is a big part of the passion of life.

I’m thankful for the experiences at my church.  I have many ‘aha’ moments there.  It’s a place of security, and of hope.  My friends give me unconditional love there.   I’m thankful to go to a place that let’s me continue to learn about God, and to keep my religious journey going.  To ask questions. To be around accepting people.   To share without judgement.

And…      clean sheets, a reliable car, good books, ice cream (for the good life it has given me), my daughters’ wonderful friends, sunshine, flip flops, and…

the opportunity of what today may bring!

Okay. I’m ready to make it happen now!

Take a minute and make a little list.   I hope you have a very thankful day too.