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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Being thankful

The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration. This year ours will be tempered by some sadness because we lost a dear member of the family.  But, struggles sometimes force us to reflect and remember happier times.

While the pain is fresh, we still have so many things to be thankful for this year. I wanted to make sure to put them out there in case another friend or family member wants to see, or need a reminder too.

So, as we head into the crush of holiday travel, shopping and celebrating remember to be thankful. Today’s top fifty includes important people, and some fun items too! Why not try making your own list? Happy Thanksgiving!

What I’m thankful for…
1.  Family
2.  Friends
3.  A warm, loving home
4.  Getting through the school feast without any food fights
5.  Our oldest saying she’s thankful for her family
6.  Listening to our kids reading books together
7.  Family get-togethers
8.  Getting through dinner without any food fights (Hey, it could happen.)
9.  Green bean casserole (Nearly any kind. If you ever invite us for Turkey Day, have extra on hand.)
10. Music (It’s okay to listen to holiday music now, right?)
11. Chocolate (A contributor to positive mental health any season J)
12. Holiday photos (Especially, when they’re finished. Let the signing and sending begin!)
13. Silly stuff
14. Pumpkin pie with a serious pile of whipped cream on top
15. Football
16. Really good coffee
17. Lights aglow
18. Clear skies and clear roads for all the travelers out there!
19. Nav systems and alternate routes for when the travel isn’t so nice
20. Shopping (Except for the crazy days.)
21. Hand-holding
22. Quiet moments, usually at the end of the day, when the kids are tucked in bed
23. Free shipping
24. Family fun and games
25. When cousins reunite
26. Movie nights
27. Takeout
28. Cookie making
29. Snuggling by the fire
30. Hot Cocoa (see also #11 Chocolate)
31. Dressing up
32. Dressing down
33. Downtime
34. Writing time
35. Vacation!
36. Reminiscing
37. Gluhwein
38. Snow covered trees
39. Playing in the snow
40. Hearing my grandma and her sisters sing (Will miss it so much.)
41. Holiday cards from family and friends
42. Fresh baked bread
43. Great books
44. Sharing stories
45. Great book covers
46. Great mysteries
47. Great comedies
48. Seeing my breath outside on days we can stay home and play
49. Holidays
50. Faith, hope and love

Lil' Pumpkin by K. Gibson

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