Thanksgiving Day at our house is the aroma of turkey and dressing and pumpkin pie. It’s after dinner ballgames on TV, family board games with a glass of wine, or naps in the recliner. Thanksgiving Day at our house is about family.
This year is different. There is still the smell of good found cooking, still some family here. But, the only games we play will be virtual. No shopping, no hugs, not all family able to be here. It was easy to start my own pity party thinking about what I DON’T have this year, like my daughter, son-in-law and oldest granddaughter here, a man I miss every day, and hugs from all.
Since I can’t change the way things are, continuing with my pity party was senseless and depressing. So, I decided to concentrate on all the things I DO have this year
Today, I’m thankful for eyes that can see the sunrise and sunset. I’m thankful for ears that can hear even the annoying barks of my dog as she barks at the tv, and the giggles of the youngest grandbaby. I’m thankful for the ability to smell good food cooking. I’m thankful for a voice that can speak up even when I probably shouldn’t. I’m thankful for a life lived long enough to see my oldest granddaughter grow into an amazing young woman. I’m thankful I still get to see or talk to my mom everyday. I’m thankful to be a mom and a Gigi. I’m thankful for past Thanksgiving, and hopeful for the ones to come.
I’m thankful for the family I did get to see in person, and the technology to visit virtually with the ones we didn’t get to see.
This Thanksgiving, I’m blessed! Thank You God for the many blessings!
I DIDN’T GIVE UP! 