Being Thankful

It’s a few days before Thanksgiving here in the United States. My mind has been prioritizing the food and chore preparations. I’m making two pies. One pumpkin. The other half cherry,half blueberry. Also I’m making stuffing with sautéed onions and celery, boiling potatoes for real mashed potatoes . It will be just the two of us as our family is in another state for the most part. ( I never thought that would occur! ) I always set the table with the “good China and silverware, grammas cut glass accessories, candles, cloth napkins. What I consider ” a proper table” as taught to me by my Grandmother and Dear Mother. Our parents and grand parents are passed on. We have fond childhood memories of each. Both of our spouses are also with the Lord. We are exceedingly grateful for them being a part of our lives even now in our hearts and memories. We are here for eachother in our mourning and in our learning to live without them present in this world. Each of us has children and grandchildren whom we adore. Keeping in touch with them ( as they can tolerate…hehe ) is a priority. Maybe we will only receive a text this Thanksgiving. That’s OK. It means they are alive, busy, healthy, living their own lives as we raised them to do. We must have done something right :). Present in our home with us are two wonderful canines. Constant companions 24×7 even on vacations. We are already planning and saving for our trip next year to visit most of the family. We have a warm safe home , food to eat, clothes to wear. We do things we enjoy. This morning we were starting to plan our garden for next year… My studio and art supplies are waiting for me. My plans are to make ornaments and handmade cards for the children and grandchildren to mail out soon. I may do baking today as tomorrow will be interrupted by a medical appointment. I wonder what plans you may have and what you are thankful for. You don’t have to be in a certain religion, or specific region , or have perfect circumstances to feel grateful. Just recognizing that your heart is beating and you are breathing means you have a new day. This moment is precious. Even if filled with unpleasant things, problems, challenges…it can be a pivotal moment of attitude, change, decision making, planning, experiencing. Please recognize your opportunities. Have a beautiful Day. Happy Thanksgiving! May your life be blessed.