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I thought that this year would be different; that I wouldn’t be posting the usual “I’m grateful for X.”
But somehow, this morning, with Thanksgiving Day approaching, I’ve been hit with a sentimental moment. So I’d better strike while the proverbial iron is hot!
Thanks for being here and for reading my blog. Being a writer sometimes feels like I’m yelling into the great unknown black hole. I’m so grateful to have real, live people read and/or comment on my words, which I hope touch and resonate with you in some way. I’m always happy – and curious – to read what you have to say, too.
This year, our Thanksgiving will be spent with just our immediate family: me, Alan, Jonathan and Jeremy. We’ll all feast on our holiday meal of turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic and bacon, apple pie and ice cream. (Hopefully we won’t be too full to eat dinner, because Alan will no doubt put out too many an array of yummy hors d’oeuvres, served with the requisite glasses of red wine, about an hour before our meal.)
It seems that I grow more grateful with each subsequent year. And well I should. As our so-called midlife marches on, I feel like we’re given the ability to move forward with more confidence, awareness and determination than ever before.
Here are just a few of the things I’m grateful for this year:
- Readers like you!
- Good health and an opportunity to continue to rent and occupy space on this earth
- My husband, Alan, who believes in me and has stood by me through difficult times and cheered me on through victories without complaint or hesitation.
- My sons, Jonathan and Jeremy, who continue to amaze me with their infinite love, hugs, wisdom, huge hearts, talent, compassion and superior values
- Open and honest communication with family and friends
- Editors who believe in my work
- My mother, sister and brother and all other close family members who stay in touch and enjoy one another’s company, showing tolerance and support whenever necessary
- My wonderful, loving, generous friends whose company I always crave
- My incredible BFF, Ellen, who shows me unconditional love and understanding, patience and an open heart and restored my faith in friendship.
- A warm cup of coffee
- A bowlful of popcorn
- A bath full of bubbles
Happy Thanksgiving to you all with warm love and hugs… and feel free to add your own thoughts to the list!
I’m thankful for the opportunity to build a new life in a safe and peaceful place.
That is a big thing to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
What a beautiful blog, Sheryl! You certainly do have a lot to be grateful for.. you have such a loving, supportive, and, might I add, good-looking family!! Alan and I are grateful we reconnected all these years later and look forward to spending more and more time with you and Alan. Thank you for your beautiful words — very heartwarming!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Sounds delicious!!
Thank you, Charlotte, and thank you for reading and commenting! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, too!
I’m grateful we got to meet in real life and for our our ongoing connection. Happy Thanksgiving, you!
(My son won’t be home for Turkey Day, but I’ll have him here for Christmas!)
I’m grateful for that, as well, Lisa. And wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving – I know you are counting the days until Christmas, when you’ll get to see your son!
I’m grateful to be your friend and colleague! Hope you and the family had a great day~