A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Post

Yesterday morning, our Pastor invited all of us to think past the typical Thanksgiving list of thanks and find other things we are thankful for. So, here's my list, not exhaustive, by any means, but I pray that it gets you thinking about ALL the things we have to be grateful for.

I'm THANKFUL for:

having my laptop back. Nine days is a LONG time. ;)

generous family members.

the sunshine shining through my window.

Facebook and the ability to contact and connect with old and new friends and family.

Blogs. Yes, I am grateful for laughter. It is good like medicine.

my children's laughter.

a 3 yo boy who, occasionally, manages to pee IN the potty and not around it nor on the toilet seat!

my Mom's oven to bake the Chocolate Chess pies in a few days.

Chocolate Chess pie.

Cheesecake.

The Cheesecake Factory. ;)

chocolate covered pretzels.

lower fuel prices.

unsolicited hugs and kisses from my Hubby and kids.

the "Ringer Off" setting on the phone.

peace and quiet during naptime.

clean clothes and sheets.

haircuts.

jobs, even the small ones.

the BIG sets of blueprints that I have no place to store. Because, hopefully, they'll mean BIG jobs come Spring.

meals I don't have to prepare.

someone else cleaning the kitchen up.

grass stains on the knees of a 6 yo little boy, because it means he is able to run around and fall down.

Shout and Oxi Clean spray.

Guardian Angels.

pictures to remind me of great times.

Speech Therapists.

wireless mice.

wireless phones.

wireless internet.

games of Scrabble with the one I love, even if he almost always beats me!

a dog's love.

music that speaks to my soul.

my Mom's library and borrowing rights.

a call from a friend just to say Hi and I'm thinking of you.

my nieces and nephew.


This is just a short, off the top of my head list. Obviously, I'm feeling hungry! ;)
I pray that everyone would have a Blessed Thanksgiving.