A DAY OF THANKSGIVING--A YEAR IN THE MAKING

I applaud the many folks who have committed to an intentional list of thankfulness for the month of November.    2012 has been a YEAR of documented gratitude for me.   On track to reach 1000 gifts of thankfulness by December 31,2012,   it has been an exercise that has refined me, that has tried me, that has  made me a new person --- better, more complete, and more THANKFUL!

THANKSGIVING HAS A WAY OF MAKING PROPER, OUR PERSPECTIVE.
AND....PROPER PERSPECTIVE FILLS LIFE WITH RICHNESS THAT OVERFLOWS!

I printed out my list this week and took the time to read back over each and every gift and reason for the gratitude within (825 thus far).   A year in review simply stated = my cup runneth over.    As we gathered around an intimate table of Thanksgiving celebration today, (we kept it simple this year due to Rick's knee surgery) and will later gather with extended family for all the sweets and treats of Thanksgiving, no one can deny HIS goodness in our lives.

As we celebrate, as you celebrate, may we do so by giving thanks with a grateful heart; for a grateful heart is the source of thanks giving!

CRYSTAL   

A Friday Night Party of Unusual Sorts, On The Road to 1000 Gifts.

734.   Countless cups of hot tea....soothes my oh so sore throat.

735.   Scheduled days off to recover.  (at least timing was on my side) 

736.   Safety in the storm and no power outages.

737.   The 3 other people living in the 4 walls of this house....golly they are amazing!

738.   That (evil) little white pill, prednisone.....ahhhh, I can breath.

739.   Leftover trick-or-treat candy.  

740.   Puffs Plus!  An absolute necessity for this sore nose. 

741.   Strength to get my chores done.  (If I have to be sick, I want a clean house)

742.   Throat lozenges....yellow, red and white (because variety is important)

743.   A night of sleep, uninterrupted by coughing.   On the mend?   

                                  

                                   NOT SO QUICK! 

744.   A relapse today leaves me no other option.   A Friday night party of unusual sorts.  

As I reflect on my growing list, I am most thankful for--

745.  The gratitude in my heart that flows freely and abundantly on most days, but also, those every now and again days that require me to dig really deep to find it.   

Crystal