Giving Thanks

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First of all, I want to share some Thanksgiving humor. So awful, yet so true! I’m not even going to get into the guilt trips that have been laid on me because I’m not married.  Ugh.  Another good reason to skip the huge (40-50 people) extended family Thanksgiving dinner this year.  I’m just not up to it.  So instead, I’m doing Thanksgiving my way.  So far that entails  a 45 minute workout on the spin bike this morning and volunteering to help feed Thanksgiving dinner to the less fortunate.  Later, there will be dinner and wine.  OK, there will be wine as I’m cooking, too.

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I’m cooking everything for dinner and that’s fine with me because I love to cook.  Last year I went all gourmet and my son did not approve, so this year I’m sticking to traditional…or what’s traditional to my family.  Pumpkin pie (made the correct way, as per my son) was already made this morning.  It’s his favorite, and he was not happy when I made pumpkin cheesecake last year instead of the pie.

I have been thinking a lot about gratitude and thankfulness lately, partly due to the season, and partly due to the wonderful caring, support, and love that I’ve received from my dear friends and loved ones.  I’ve been blown away by all the amazing compassion and kindness that I’ve received.  I am blessed and for that, I say a prayer of many thanks.

Recently I read a poignant article via Parabola magazine.  It is well worth the few minutes it will take to read.  

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