Thanksgiving – More Than Just One Day

As we prepare for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, may we be reminded that it is not a happy day for all. While many of us view it as the kickoff to the most wonderful time of the year, there are others who dread the holiday season.

If you have family and friends or the wealth within you to celebrate Thanksgiving happily, you are blessed. It is also a time when we remember those who have passed and though I can only speak for myself, I don’t shy away from the fact that it is darned hard to manage the grief at any time of year, especially when your circle is small. We hold them close in our hearts each day, but holidays can be especially tough. I find it more so as the years accumulate. Continue reading “Thanksgiving – More Than Just One Day”

Giving Thanks – Not for Everyone.

As we embark on the Thanksgiving holiday, I cannot help but think of those who may not have much to be thankful for.

It’s easy for some of us to joyfully declare that there is always something to be grateful for, no matter how dire our situation may seem.

We’re alive! We woke up this morning! We can make this day anything we want it to be!

But those of us who are proclaiming that have a roof over our head, heat in our homes, and food on our table. We awoke with a pain or an ache, maybe two or more, but we put our feet on the floor and started our day with gratitude. Continue reading “Giving Thanks – Not for Everyone.”

Thanksgiving eve.

As I wrap up preparations for tomorrow’s – well, now today’s given the hour – Thanksgiving celebration, I am flooded with wonderful memories from my childhood.

My grandmother would rise at 3AM to put the turkey in the oven. I don’t think I should say ‘rise’, because I’m not sure she ever slept. I’d inherited her ability to get an hour or two of sleep and function at full capacity, but sadly outgrew it.

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