I’m thankful for my grandchildren’s smiles. Sunday’s spent cooking with family. For pets, long weekends, and a good nights sleep.
I’m thankful for music, art, and my toes in the sand, seeing rainbows after a storm, mountains, and the sun on my face.
I’m thankful my husband can still make me laugh, for happy hours, dancing, and my time alone.
I’m thankful for my age because it’s given me wisdom through experience, and something to blame my mishaps on. I’m thankful for family, and friends, and ice cream for dinner.
But mostly I’m thankful for my conversations with God which give me a peaceful heart.
I know that the true blessings I have are ones I cannot see with my eyes.
I’m grateful for being able to love and being loved. I’m grateful for joy and laughter, and peaceful feelings. I’m grateful for patience that He has taught me, and unexpected kindness I have received. For the goodness of friendship, and my freedom of faith.
I’m thankful for the gentleness of a newborns breath, I’m grateful for self-control and the ability to let things go.
These are the gifts I will not take for granted. They are the reason I look forward to waking up every day and the best gifts I’ll ever receive.
What’s important to note here is these gifts cannot be enjoyed alone, we need the presence of others to truly appreciate their value. Appreciate the relationships that enhance your life and never stop the efforts to form new friendships. I’m thankful that you are a part of my life and because of our connection I will be happily celebrating today.
Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!
What a lovely post! Wishing you all the best for thanksgiving (and yes, we are blessed) and the holiday season.
Hello Vicki,
I feel very blessed and my five grandchildren are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I’m especially happy to here that you liked my story. Thank you 🙂
My Best,
Nancy
Hi Nancy!
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. It really is a time to think inward and be grateful for things. I was happy to have my niece and sister over for THanksgiving, everyone else is scattered, but she lives in Charlotte too. I love what you said about blessings and gifts we can not see.
I feel the same about age, as I am more at peace with myself.
Have a great week!
jess xx
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Good Morning Jess,
Isn’t that the truth. We are at more peace with ourselves because it has taken years of experience to realize that the most important things in our life are what we cannot see. I’m happy to hear that you were able to spend time with your niece and sister this past week. Quality family time is so special.
Enjoy your week,
Nancy
Such a beautiful post. You are a lucky woman to be so blessed.
Hello Phyllis,
Thank you I do feel very blessed in life. I’m very pleased to hear that you liked the blog.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Nancy
I can’t love this enough!! I love the idea of being grateful for that which is not seen!!
Good Morning Aimee,
I’m glad to hear you liked the blog post. It took me several years but I finally realized that the best things in life are what you cannot see.
Have a wonderful Christmas,
Nancy
Thank you very much Aimee. What you cannot see is really truly the most important things in our lives. I hope that you have a very blessed holiday.
Merry Christmas!
Nancy
What a beautiful post. My goal this year is to get a better “attitude of gratitude”.
Good Morning Regan,
Thank you for reaching out to me, I wish you luck in reaching your goal! Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with gratitude.
My Best,
Nancy
Hello Reagan,
I’m sure that you will reach your goal. Sometimes I just wake up and say thank you for the fact I can have a cup of hot coffee and not have to rush out the door.
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
Nancy