Two little words: Thank you.
There are always more reasons than we realize to appreciate what we have. Some of us are appreciative daily. Some days, it’s hard to find the bright spot that may be right there, in the dark tunnel, within reach.
Giving thanks is something we do on this day because it is tradition, because we take a moment to pause, because even with long travel lines at airports and a race to get the cooking finished on time, if we’re fortunate, we share a meal with loved ones and friends.
Around here, we keep our Thanksgiving simple. And to me, the reasons for giving thanks have always been easy to see. I am thankful for my sons, for their good health and even better humor, for the roof over our heads, for the food we’ll eat this afternoon.
When online friends become real friends
This year, I am immeasurably thankful to people I might never recognize on the street. To people who have made me laugh, made me cry, taught me lessons, and enriched my life with their kindness and generosity.
You.
I wish you all a peaceful day, even filled with the chaos and commotion of cooking, cleanup, and kids. When you come up for air, please stop by and read the incredible writers on my blogroll.
There are too many of you to list here, but a very special thanks to a few of you who have given me more than you can know, and to this community which has filled my days and nights with friendship.
- Cathy @ Divorced Women Online
- Kristen @ Motherese
- The Kitch Witch
- Cathy @ All I Want To Say
- Lisa @ Peripheral Perceptions
- Bruce @ Privilege of Parenting
- Linda @ Bar Mitzvahzilla
- Tish @ A Femme d’un Certain Age
- Delia @ Real Delia
- Sarah @ Momalom
- Elizabeth @ Irreverent Musings
- Contemporary Troubadour
- Gale @ Ten Dollar Thoughts
- Amber @ Making the Moments Count
- Jane @ They Call Me Jane
- Christine @ Coffees and Commutes
- The Exception
Baking time!
I know I’ve forgotten someone – but forgive me, please. The clock is ticking and I have cooking and baking duty, and with one son winging his way home right now, I’d better get to it! Around this house, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without those mini-pecan pies I need to put in the oven.
Enjoy your cooking, your baking, your eating, your visiting, your reading, your writing, and a moment of knowing that words you send out into the online world make a difference in the real one.
Thanks, big little wolf. I feel exactly the same way. Have a great day!
Delia Lloyd
http://www.realdelia.com
Much love on this day – I’m grateful to know you. xox
Many thanks to you! Through all of it, you keep inspiring. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Namaste chez moi Namaste chez vous; Namaste chez toi since we’ve made it to tu, without physically stepping into each other’s view.
Many thanks to you wolf, it’s the least I can do.
I thank you too. It has been fulfilling to meet you and enjoy your support. I hope you have a restful Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your boys, BLW. Thank you for the gift of your friendship – not to mention the daily gift of your writing!
Merci, BLW. Notre correspondance cette année était un grand réconfort pour moi aussi.
Raising a glass to friendship and this community that has helped us nurture it!
Happy Thanksgiving! What a lovely measure of gratitude. And your simple celebration sounds perfect – though over the years I’ve learned to find peace in the chaos and commotion. Have to love traditions that combine food, family and good shout-outs to our blessings.
I hope your day was great! For the first time in 10 years or more, we went elsewhere for the big meal. (Transporting what I cooked and baked to a friend’s home.) It was great fun – lots of commotion and laughter – and a wonderful change of scene.
Happy Belated Thanksgiving BLW! Many thanks to you and your gift of writing on insightful topics. xoxo
And for talking physics! 🙂 That has got to be something wonderful for a mother to overhear. LOVE IT!
subWOW – As for the German, I picked out some of it. The Physics? I didn’t understand a word! 🙁
Late to this post, but just wanted to say that the feeling is mutual. Thank you for your wisdom, perspective, perseverance, and insights. Hope you had a wonderful weekend with your boys.
Glad you had a good Thanksgiving!