Happy Thanksgiving!
As I reflect on all I have to be thankful for, I am astounded that there is so much! We tend to go through our days without stopping to really take a look around us and truly appreciate what we have. We are always chasing a carrot just out of reach. But, today, I pause to give thanks for all that I am blessed with.
First and foremost, I am thankful for my amazing two daughters. They are strong young women raising families while still managing careers. I couldn’t be more proud.
I am thankful for five unique and awesome grandchildren! And, I’m thankful I live close enough that I get to see them often (sometimes too often.) 🙂
I am thankful that I have created an entirely new career for myself…one I could never have imagined!
I am thankful for the writing organizations that have enhanced, supported, taught and uplifted me along this journey.
The beautiful friendships that I have formed around the world are cherished!
I am thankful for my apartment. I know that may sound silly, but I truly am thankful for my sanctuary. It is quiet, unassuming and has everything I need to be comfortable.
I am thankful for the music and the awesome people who make the music that feeds my soul!
I am thankful for my sister who patiently mentors and encourages me. We talk every Sunday morning over a cup of coffee, by phone, and solve all the problems in our stories and the world. 🙂
I am thankful for my best friend of over 35 years. We have been through lots together!
As Rick told the Baptist preacher, I am thankful for the breath that sustains life. I’m thankful for faith and hope that are my constant companions.
I am thankful for the beautiful angels that watch over, protect and help when they can.
I am thankful for all of you who follow my blog and leave comments when something interests you. I appreciate the encouragement you give when I post stories.
I am a most blessed person!
I am thankful for you and the awesome comments you leave, Diana! Hugs!
What an amazing, inspiring post, Jan. I love that you included photos, and all those smiles are a lot to be thankful for. Your ending statements of thankfulness for all the blessings of life brought a tear to my eye. <3
Thank you, Mae. It was a day full of noise, laughter, and love. Just perfect! I hope your day was wonderful as well. As always, thank you for your sweet comment.
What a lovely blog post, Jan! The photos are wonderful, a perfect match for the beautiful, uplighting messages of thanks. I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving!
I didn’t sign on to the computer at all yesterday, Craig, so I am late in responding to comments. We all have SO much to be thankful for. I hope your day was awesome!
I’m late making the rounds. When you put it that way, there is a lot to be thankful for. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
A beautiful post, Jan. A Happy and blessed Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Thank you, Rob. I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving day!
I did. We didn’t burn the turkey this year. It was great. )
Such a beautiful reflection on life, love, and gratitude. Thank you, Jan, for sharing. Happy Thanksgiving from Canada! XO
Thank you, Natalie! I appreciate your comment. Hugs!
A joyous Thanksgiving message, Jan. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanks, John. I hope you and your family had a fantastic day!
We did. Thank you.
Happy Thanksgiving Jan, I am so Thankful I was able to meet you & Kay. You & Linda are like family to me.
May you have a blessed one. Love you Dearly.
And I feel the same, Tonya. That was a pretty darned cool day when we met you and Rob. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving day! Love you!
Beautiful, Jan. I’m ever so grateful for you, my friend. Enjoy the day, your family and friends, and music! ♥
And you as well, Gwen. I did not sign onto the computer yesterday, so am late responding to comments. I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving day! Hugs!
Wow! A wonderful post of thankfulness and a delight to read about your life. It is too easy to forget the joys around one, and when stopping as you have here to take stock, the things and people to be thankful for pile up! Five grandchildren are a blessing indeed and such close friendships with your daughter, sister, friends … Jan, wishing you a beautiful day today and all days! Listen to the music, enjoy your writing … hugs, my friend. Xx
Thank you, Annika. I took a break from the computer yesterday so just now responding to comments. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!