For the first time in many, many years, I will not be cooking anything on Thanksgiving. Even when I’ve gone to a friend or family member’s home instead of hosting dinner myself , I make something to bring and my own dinner for the next day. This year, my husband and I are having a special get-away somewhere warm and tropical. It is much-needed.
I am thankful that we are able to have this special time. I am thankful for a lot of things. I do not observe the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving because of the tall-tale about the Pilgrims. I use the holiday to break bread with family and friends (usually) and think about all that I have to be thankful for.
I am delighted that I recently found a church home. I am very grateful to wake up “in my right mind” each day as my grandmother often said.
I have written several posts over the years with an attitude of gratitude. Here are a few that I hope you might enjoy as you observe Thanksgiving in your life.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Published originally on March 20, 2010
Thank You Neighbors and Strangers
Published originally on February 13, 2013
Published originally on February 3, 2016
Originally published on December 16, 2008