So, it’s that time of year again when families gather together around a Turkey and challenge themselves to eat in one sitting more food than they’ve had in an entire day. But, it is also the time of year when we start thinking about life- those little things we are grateful for that when combined together makes life fun, joyful and worth getting up in the morning. Those small things that add to our life and that, without, we would miss very much.
The general rule is to be thankful every day but if we can’t do this, let’s consider writing a list, whether on paper or in our own mind of those things we can’t do without that we are happy for. Here’s my top 5:
- I am thankful for family. This year, we are minus one. It is the first year we will spend the Holidays without my mom, my best friend, and the one woman who always gave me full support no matter what was happening around us. I miss her dearly. Our family has carried on without this shining star and struggles to remain strong. I am happy that I still have my dad and can care for him as he survives day to day through the inevitable ills and arthritis that accompany the aging process. My dad and I were never close but, somehow, over the years I have learned to appreciate him and love him.
- I am thankful for my supportive husband. Whoever said it- “A good man is hard to find” was right. I am so glad my husband chooses every day to stay by my side and live the rest of his life with little ol’ me. He is your “typical” male in many respects- not one to express his feelings- but I must say he surprised me with his staunch support as we went through the recent deaths of my mom and my beautiful dog (the last of two we had). I’ve learned with age and experience, the value of having a partner who shares your same values and ideals and I must say, I couldn’t have asked for a better one to stand by my side.
- I am thankful for my work. I am fortunate in that I have two jobs- one full-time that provides me with health, life and dental insurance and supports my other job: my career, my true passion and calling- writing. I am thankful I can pay the bills and live my life the way I want to. Money provides a certain freedom to do, get, experience as you want and I am so thankful I am able to enjoy this freedom and make the most of it, in the ways that I wish.
- I am thankful I have a home of my very own. My home may not be a several-storied mansion, filled with worldly antiques worth a fortune but it is ours- our own little retreat when life gets stressful. The peaceful, corner lot of our bungalow is perfect sized for two people who don’t like cleaning endless hours of the day. We love our home. That we were granted a 2nd chance at owning one is incredible. The fact that this home is larger than our previous one was just an added bonus.
- I am thankful for you. Like every writer, I am thankful for my readers. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to turn my hobby of writing into a career though I’d like to, but in the meantime, I am thankful and grateful that I am able to speak to people all over the world through my blogs and my books. Wonderful people I may never meet but wish the best for, always. You read my blogs, my FB insights, my endless advertisements, my moody rants and you interact and participate with me and I love it! If it weren’t for you, my lovely readers, there’d be no reason to write, so here’s a big Thank You to you!
TK Lawyer 