We are traveling in Asia, and my wife had a terrible fall and was laid up. I am grateful that, even though we were hours feom medical care, we had a doctor on our trip and we concluded the injury was not life threatening. After that a dozen people stepped in to help and care for her, people that had never met or known her. It was a gift for which I could not show sufficient gratitude. It poured over us daily.
Very grateful (and a tad surprised) to find the Advent candle holder, candles and pine cones I use to decorate it, in the first place I looked. A sharp contrast to the year the candle holder turned up in the paella pan after a long search.
I’m grateful to making and eating Turkey Carcass soup from “Jane Brody’s Good Food Cookbook” (1985). Our family first tried it at least 20 years ago, and it has become an annual tradition. One year we were eating Thanksgiving dinner away from home, and I asked a friend to save me her leftover turkey bones, with the meat left on them. Another year, I saw my brother-in-law throwing the leftover turkey remains, including one uncarved drumstick, into the trash. I quickly rescued the trash bag to take it home to make soup the next day. One church my husband and I served had an annual Thanksgiving dinner where 6-8 turkeys were cooked. We took the remains home, along with the church’s large cast aluminum pots, to make the soup and share with others. The soup is that delicious. Here’s a link to the recipe, with my notes written on it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i9GNF43O-KT3nmpZnqviOEYj6VwVuVBJ/view?usp=drivesdk
For a year of good health. For a long overdue visit with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter in KC. For an upgrade to my cochlear implant that was covered by insurance. For not having any urostomy leaks during our flights to and from KC or when I was away from home. For a visit from our son and granddaughter this past week and their safe flights to and from Rochester. For my husband's recovery from a nasty attack of sciatica and for my being healthy enough to take over most of his chores. For stumbling onto The Cottage.
I am grateful that my niece has committed herself to 90 days of inpatient treatment, and although we miss her terribly this holiday, she is finally seeking wholeness and health. I am grateful that our small remaining family will gather together around the table.
Just Choosing Gratefulness/Gratitude has reopened my eyes to appreciating the people in the community in which I live and the physical comforts of good water, warmth in winter,(it can get cold in Middle GA) When Diana suggested we might pick up a stone while on a walk and keep it as a cue I didn't think I could do that. Then the other day I ran across a stone I had picked up probably as a keepsake from a Native American Shop . It has a stylized bird on it. It fits perfectly in my hand so I am able to slip it in a pocket. I showed it to a couple to see if they were familiar with Native American lore. We all agreed it is a bird. And then she asked me why I was carrying the stone around in my pocket. Her Husband said to keep her on the ground in a stiff wind. We all laughed and then I told them about Grateful and Diana and yes this cue is ballast to remind me about gratitude. And so it does. So the circle may grow in fun ways. AND FOR THAT I AM GRATEFUL. Have a meaningful weekend everyone.
I am grateful for my family wife, daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren.
I am grateful for our health and wellbeing.
I am grateful for my faith, church,
I am grateful for the many duties my church has empowered me to fulfill.
I am grateful for my professional career in health care management and many past, present and future opportunities.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be together with family and friends for thanksgiving.
I am grateful for continuing awareness that this so-called holiday also is mired in the disgraceful legacy of oppression that both colonials and then Americans perpetrated on the indigenous people who lived here.
I am grateful for the opportunity to join other Progressive Christians in an effort to acknowledge the wrong's that have been done and to in an effort for reconciliation with those people we exploited.
It is a beautiful day with a clear blue sky today and as I breathed in the cool fresh air, I thought of God's gift to us of each breath we inhale. I am grateful for this earth home and the bounty and beauty it offers. I will try and help restore it as my gift back.
My husband of 42 years, died a few weeks ago. I'm thankful for him. That God blessed me with this good man. Through him I have 2 children, one son in law, one significant other, 3 in laws, numerous cats an dogs. Our life was an adventure of moves and changes. I am so very grateful.
I am thankful that our 45 year old was married in May (for the first time) and my wife and I gained a wonderful daughter. Also, that I am alive, several surgeries and one more to go, but optimistic.
I am grateful for the church I attend and the friends in a Covenant Group.
I am grateful for skies and the multitude of colors.
I am grateful for having sufficient amounts of food, water.
I am grateful I volunteer in the church office weekly and can be of help to the staff.
I am grateful that God puts up with my failures to be disciplined in reading the Bible unless I'm in a class.
I am grateful that God's still working on me.
I am grateful for nature in all seasons.
I am grateful I had a successful career and found God's words to say to patients in hospice care and their families.
I am grateful for pets of all kinds. The affection I receive from my two cats gives me peace.
I am grateful the world is finally becoming more aware of the need to tend the Earth.
I am grateful to sleep with ease and to awaken with energy to live my best every day.
We are traveling in Asia, and my wife had a terrible fall and was laid up. I am grateful that, even though we were hours feom medical care, we had a doctor on our trip and we concluded the injury was not life threatening. After that a dozen people stepped in to help and care for her, people that had never met or known her. It was a gift for which I could not show sufficient gratitude. It poured over us daily.
Grateful for the growth in trust and amazing work of forgiveness that comes in the most surprising ways and times.
Very grateful (and a tad surprised) to find the Advent candle holder, candles and pine cones I use to decorate it, in the first place I looked. A sharp contrast to the year the candle holder turned up in the paella pan after a long search.
I’m grateful to making and eating Turkey Carcass soup from “Jane Brody’s Good Food Cookbook” (1985). Our family first tried it at least 20 years ago, and it has become an annual tradition. One year we were eating Thanksgiving dinner away from home, and I asked a friend to save me her leftover turkey bones, with the meat left on them. Another year, I saw my brother-in-law throwing the leftover turkey remains, including one uncarved drumstick, into the trash. I quickly rescued the trash bag to take it home to make soup the next day. One church my husband and I served had an annual Thanksgiving dinner where 6-8 turkeys were cooked. We took the remains home, along with the church’s large cast aluminum pots, to make the soup and share with others. The soup is that delicious. Here’s a link to the recipe, with my notes written on it: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i9GNF43O-KT3nmpZnqviOEYj6VwVuVBJ/view?usp=drivesdk
I am thankful for my name - Iva - given to me by my mother.
It was my grandmother's name.
However, she died when my mother was only 4 years old.
Thankful every day 🙏
Thank You for your positive thoughts.
Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful holiday season.
Warren Marcus
For a year of good health. For a long overdue visit with our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter in KC. For an upgrade to my cochlear implant that was covered by insurance. For not having any urostomy leaks during our flights to and from KC or when I was away from home. For a visit from our son and granddaughter this past week and their safe flights to and from Rochester. For my husband's recovery from a nasty attack of sciatica and for my being healthy enough to take over most of his chores. For stumbling onto The Cottage.
I am grateful that my niece has committed herself to 90 days of inpatient treatment, and although we miss her terribly this holiday, she is finally seeking wholeness and health. I am grateful that our small remaining family will gather together around the table.
Just Choosing Gratefulness/Gratitude has reopened my eyes to appreciating the people in the community in which I live and the physical comforts of good water, warmth in winter,(it can get cold in Middle GA) When Diana suggested we might pick up a stone while on a walk and keep it as a cue I didn't think I could do that. Then the other day I ran across a stone I had picked up probably as a keepsake from a Native American Shop . It has a stylized bird on it. It fits perfectly in my hand so I am able to slip it in a pocket. I showed it to a couple to see if they were familiar with Native American lore. We all agreed it is a bird. And then she asked me why I was carrying the stone around in my pocket. Her Husband said to keep her on the ground in a stiff wind. We all laughed and then I told them about Grateful and Diana and yes this cue is ballast to remind me about gratitude. And so it does. So the circle may grow in fun ways. AND FOR THAT I AM GRATEFUL. Have a meaningful weekend everyone.
I am grateful for a new fun friend and the invitation to preach every 3 weeks. Both feed my soul.
I am grateful for my family wife, daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren.
I am grateful for our health and wellbeing.
I am grateful for my faith, church,
I am grateful for the many duties my church has empowered me to fulfill.
I am grateful for my professional career in health care management and many past, present and future opportunities.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be together with family and friends for thanksgiving.
I am grateful for continuing awareness that this so-called holiday also is mired in the disgraceful legacy of oppression that both colonials and then Americans perpetrated on the indigenous people who lived here.
I am grateful for the opportunity to join other Progressive Christians in an effort to acknowledge the wrong's that have been done and to in an effort for reconciliation with those people we exploited.
It is a beautiful day with a clear blue sky today and as I breathed in the cool fresh air, I thought of God's gift to us of each breath we inhale. I am grateful for this earth home and the bounty and beauty it offers. I will try and help restore it as my gift back.
My husband of 42 years, died a few weeks ago. I'm thankful for him. That God blessed me with this good man. Through him I have 2 children, one son in law, one significant other, 3 in laws, numerous cats an dogs. Our life was an adventure of moves and changes. I am so very grateful.
I am thankful that our 45 year old was married in May (for the first time) and my wife and I gained a wonderful daughter. Also, that I am alive, several surgeries and one more to go, but optimistic.
I'm grateful when, unexpected, someone offers a prayer for my well-being. Generous gift!