November 23, 2006
In gratitude
How wonderful is it to live in a time and place where my biggest complaint is that I have too much stuff?
I’m grateful today:
For my son, who despite my fumbling efforts, has grown into a fine man, hard working, contented with his lot, witty and intelligent, generous to a fault. My greatest blessing.
At this very moment, I’m incredibly grateful that the earthquake I just felt was brief and not too fierce.
Back to business with shaking hands:
I’m grateful for my family. We’re not the Norman Rockwell image and I’m frequently grateful that an ocean lies betwen us, but they’re mine and I love them.
My dearest friend, forever in my heart. A traumatic series of events brought us together and we have healed and grown together since those times.
My online friends. There’s a group of us that have been together almost since my dicovery of this wonderful world of the internet. We share the intimate and the mundane on a daily basis, and they know me better than anyone. The other group who have spilled over into my real life. They help me stay sane.
Days like today, earthquakes notwithstanding, that inspire us to stop and reflect on all that is good with the world.
My country. She has her faults, but is, to me, the sweetest place on earth.
My beautiful furry companions, who make me smile, who cuddle, who remind me that I’m needed, who give me unconditional love, which I return wholeheartedly.
A roof to protect me from life’s storms, a comfy bed, too many books, too much stuff and the opportunity to move it someplace where it will be more appreciated.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by skeet @ 12:14 pm • Society & culture, Home & Family
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November 23rd, 2006 at 3:45 pm, sassymonkey Says:
Good things to be thankful for.