Sunday, December 1, 2013

GRATITUDE ATTITUDE

Thanksgiving has come and gone! I was blessed to have spent it at my Aunt’s house in Inman, SC.  It was the first time since 2004 that I was able to attend this family event and what a joy it was to be back there! Nine years is a long time to be away and the changes were significant.


Since my senior year of high school, cousins have been married, babies have been born, and some are on the way (not us-don't worry)! My cousin actually had a baby shower after the Thanksgiving meal! And why not? People had already flown in! 

Today’s invitation is to reflect on what you’re grateful for.  I know that Thanksgiving is past, and maybe now that the turkey’s been eaten! You carve out a moment to make a list of what you’re grateful for. 

Here’s mine!

GRATITUDE ATTITUDE
Family
Marriage
Holidays
Changing seasons
Snowglobes
Christmas lights
The Savior
New beginnings
Students
The ability to learn
Technology
My mother and father
Birth
Medicine
My husband serving me when sick

As we remember our blessings and ways to appreciate them more, somehow some of our other problems, both big and small, can seem more manageable.  And if nothing else, giving thanks gives us a mental break as we manage stress. 

I would love to hear what you’re grateful for! It be fun if you shared in a comment below!



2 comments:

Joe Average Writer said...

Words. And experiences that words can't capture.

AAubrey said...

Husband. Love. Family. Christmas. Dogs. Cheesecake. 90s Pop Music. Dirty Dancing. Best Friends. Education. Traveling. Babies. Rollercoasters. The Gospel.

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