Thankfulness is a state of mind, a feeling or expression of gratitude–something we choose to ponder or express. I don’t often enough share my appreciation of others in my life; as much as I ‘feel’ gratitude, the sharing of it is what truly means more than just keeping my own thoughts to myself.
In our home, today is post-hospital day 1 for my husband, who spent just over 2 weeks in the hospital. Our lives were turned topsy-turvy once again for a few weeks as we struggled to maintain normalcy in our lives but, more importantly, to help him heal. We’re elated to have him home and plan a very quiet but, thoughtful, Thanksgiving Day.
We’re blessed now with good health, lots of wonderful, caring family, friends and clients. Love and appreciation is at the core of these relationships and I was reminded last night as I checked into Facebook for the first time in a long while, how blessed we are with friends from afar. Those friends could not be here in person to deliver the wonderful food, hugs and good deeds that have been bestowed upon us during the last few weeks but, left ‘virtual’ hugs and heartfelt messages. You have no idea how my heart swelled reading these messages–for all of you, I’m truly thankful!
I’m so very thankful for the health and well-being of both of our boys who are excelling in their own lives–both finishing up college in the next 12 months (yet another thing to be thankful for) and both loving, caring boys who have (finally!) matured into wonderful young men. Yes, I am biased…and blessed!
Our lives have been filled with so much warmth, happiness and love that I can never begin to express my gratitude but, let me simply say this, thank you ALL, from the bottom of my heart for another year of friendships and business relationships. Each and every one of you have a very special place in my heart and always will!
Today, I am thankful for you all and wish for you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Don’t forget to tell those who you appreciate, how grateful you are to them–today is the perfect day!
