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GIVING THANKS DAY

karenringalls15 Comments

I have always thought our national holiday should be called “Giving Thanks” day.

Here are my top ten thanks for this year:

  • My health…at 83, I’m on just 2 pills.
  • My friends…who surround me with love
  • My home…has remained safe despite hurricanes.
  • My garden is small but gives me great happiness
  • Greeting cards…so many cards expressing love and support.
  • Medical personnel…provided outstanding care to my husband and me.
  • Family…supportive, helpful, loving
  • Husband…love, love, and more love that is everlasting
  • God…guidance, support, understanding, and LOVE.

May this day of Giving Thanks (Thanksgiving) be one of family, friends, joy, and LOVE.

FAMILY: WHAT IS IT?

karenringalls14 Comments

When we speak of family, we usually are referring to our parents, spouse, children, and our “blood relatives.” During the holiday season, we envision a family gathering around the table as painted by Norman Rockwell.

According to a man in his 50s, family is the group of people or individuals with whom he is very close to. “My family is not defined by blood, but rather by friendship, trust, and love for that person.”

Here in Florida, commercials presented by the Publix Corporation, always have families gathered together or in contact with one another via telephone. Everyone is smiling, happy, and middle to upper class. There is laughter, hugs, and well-behaved children. The commercials are like the Rockwell painting shown above. The families might be what we dream to have, but unfortunately may not.

I do not want to end this blog on a negative note. The importance of family (however you define family) is what matters. It is my hope that however one celebrates Thanksgiving Day, it is a loving, meaningful, and blessed day.

GIVING THANKS DAY

karenringalls13 Comments

My Tanka poem about thankfulness.

  A hand reaches out
A mystical light surrounds
One's heart soars with love
Touching, embracing, filling
Lifting, teaching,and guiding.

For me, this day is about “Giving Thanks Day” rather than Thanksgiving Day. Today, I celebrate my family, friends, acquaintances, physicians, nurses, teachers, and even strangers, who have touched my life. I give thanks to each who has been with me on my path: leading, following, lifting, encouraging, and helping me. To each of you who read and follow my blogs, “thank you”.

Let’s give thanks at every opportunity, every day.