Happy, Blessed Thanksgiving to you, my friend!
Yes, I realize I’m a day early, but today as we reflect on this season of thankfulness, I wanted to wish you and yours a joyous, stress-free, hope-filled holiday—one that brings a smile and a tender thought or two.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we celebrated the state of Thanksgiving the whole year through?
I believe the world would, indeed, be a better place for it.
We might be more gracious. More humble. More willing to contribute.
Inflated egos and harsh rhetoric would take a back seat to empathy and kindness.
It’s a beautiful thought.
While life might never be what we’d like, we can still look toward the ideal. We can reach beyond pettiness and differences and mark time by counting our blessings, not others’ infractions.
For just a few moments, let’s try. Let’s visualize good things and all we hold dear.
Ready?
I’ll start.
10 Reasons I’m Thankful
- I’m thankful for God—for His moment by moment grace as I fumble my way through life’s ups and downs and in-betweens. Companion posts you might enjoy during the Thanksgiving holiday: 10 Ways to Celebrate God and 10 Characteristics of a Joy-Bearer (my most widely shared blog post to date).
- I’m thankful for family—for our children and loved ones, near and far. Last August brought a new dynamic to our family, and while it’s tweaked this mama’s heartstrings, this next life stage isn’t so bad.
- I’m thankful for freedom—for those who’ve served and sacrificed as we enjoy fellowship and opportunity. The Day After the 2016 Presidential Election and Thank You, Veterans (And Hard Truths) may inspire you.
- I’m thankful for good health—for God’s provision, as life can change in a heartbeat. See what I mean here and here.
- I’m thankful for the Ozarks—for these old hills and hollows where memories live and stories breathe. Check out Where Should You Head for Family Fun? Visit the Ozarks! and Visit Ralph Foster Museum at College of the Ozarks. Lots of fun photos!
- I’m thankful for career high notes—for double-finaling in the 2016 ACFW Genesis contest and for fabulous friends and family who cheered me on. Here’s my 2016 ACFW conference recap.
- I’m thankful I do what I love, despite the uphill climb–for lessons learned and advancements gained. 10 Things You Should Know About the Writing Life and 7 Reasons to Love What You Do offer poignant truths.
- I’m thankful for big dreams—for a big imagination and an even bigger God. And if you’re afraid to dream big, here’s a dollop of hope and a dose of encouragement—> Don’t Let Fear Stop You, Dream Big and Be a Different Egg, Don’t Get Scrambled.
- I’m thankful for humor—for laughter that sustains us. Need some? When You’re Drowning in Dandelions…Laugh! may just fit your bill.
- I’m thankful for you—for you, dear friend. I appreciate you joining me as I share my heart, both on the blog and in my monthly newsletter. As much as I love to write stories, one of my greatest joys is to encourage.
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A bucketful of blessings ~ 10 reasons I’m thankful
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What are you thankful for today?
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I’m taking a blog break Friday, but I hope you’ll explore the above posts—tons of great content there!
And if you’re a Pinterest fan, I’ve also added some new boards if you’d like to follow along. There’s Memory Lane, Sunday-Go-To-Meeting, and Mama Says. And of course, there are recipe boards and Heartfelt, Homespun inspiration boards, too, with lots of fun eye candy.
Happy Thanksgiving ~ See you back Wednesday, November 30th.
My December newsletter rolls out next week!
Much Love and Many Blessings,
