A Day of Thanks

I have mixed feelings about Thanksgiving Day.  If you’ve regularly read my blog, you know that I’m all for giving thanks and being grateful as I try to regularly express my gratitude for various things in my life.  So there’s one part of me that feels that I don’t need one special day to feel grateful – I should feel this way always.  But then there’s the other part of me that loves the reminder that Thanksgiving Day brings – the reminder to be thankful for all that we have and to express that thanks where possible.  And lets face it, who doesn’t enjoy a day of pure gluttony and feasting?  Especially when candied yams are involved.

So, it is in the spirit of Thanksgiving that I write my list of what I am thankful for this year.  It is not inclusive, but it is what first comes to mind:

• My family – having spent a lot of time with them this year, I can honestly say that I don’t know what I would do without them.  I truly enjoy being with them and knowing that we are there for each other no matter what.
• My husband -  The CPA blesses my life in so many ways, from the notes he leaves in my lunch, to the foot rubs he gives every night (yes, he really does give them every night and no, I won’t share) to the hours of patient listening.  I’m thankful for, and to, him for so many reasons.
• My job - This year has been hard on everyone I believe, myself included.  I’ve had to be part of several terminations at work and my heart goes out to those who have lost their jobs.  It makes me even more thankful for mine. 
• Good Health – This year I have made significant strides in taking care of my body and my health has improved because of it.  I feel grateful for the health I have.
• My Savior – There have been a lot of changes in my life in recent months but none have been so profound as the growth in my relationship with the Lord.  I believe strongly in a higher being and am so thankful for that belief and for the knowledge of my purpose here. 

There are numerous other items that I could add to the list, but these are the first that come to mind. 

Now I’m going to go and cook some green beans and get ready to visit our friends where we will chow down on turkey (and candied yams) until we can’t eat any more.

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?