Giving Thanks

As we all tend to do this year, I have been reflecting on the blessings in my life. There are so many things that I have to be Thankful for... My wonderful, amazing husband is number one on the list. He of course is the biggest blessing bestowed upon me in all my years. I am thankful for my wonderful family, old and not so new. I live in a warm, comfortable home. I have a car to drive. I have a job to go to. I have friends who care about me, and whom I care about. I have a wonderful church family, with elders who watch carefully over our flock.

But there are things I often take for granted...

I am thankful for the use of my legs, that I can walk among the beautiful leaves of fall to spend Thanksgiving with my family.
I am thankful for the use of my arms, to give and receive the long, warm embraces of the people I love.
I am thankful for the ability to see the joy and the love in the faces of those who surround me.
I am thankful for the ability to smell the delicious meal that is cooked in honor of all the blessings we celebrate.
I am thankful for the ability to speak my Thanks to those who are blessings to me.
I am thankful for the ability to hear the laughter of the children in my life whom I love.
I am thankful for my health, physical, mental and spiritual.

I am thankful that we live in a country where we can give Thanks to God, without fear of punishment or persecution.

If you are reading this... I am thankful for you.

Happy Thanksgiving!