The holidays are around the corner and with Thanksgiving in a few days, I've been trying to think of things I'm thankful for that usually get overlooked.
I love Thanksgiving, all the food, a movie with the kids, our 3rd Annual Turkey Trot this year. I'm trying to get in the holiday mood early because I always seem to feel bah humbug and when I finally get around to the Christmas Spirit, it's over.
I feel like every year I miss the big picture. There's never enough money or time. I never know what people want or what they expect. I'm feeling extra grumpy already about the holidays. The car tires are worn and have to be replaced NOW, even though they're only 2 years old. All my kids need clothes and it can't wait until Christmas. My oldest two are in the super expensive gifts age and I'm not really sure how to handle that. What happened to being happy about a box? I'm already exhausted.
I took a moment to help someone at the post office the other day when everyone else around her just ignored her. My heart felt love all day after that. I think I smiled more than I have in a long time. I know that's what the holidays should be about, serving and loving others.
As for the new things I'm thankful for, I'm thankful for my neighbor Jo who stops to say hi anytime we're outside together. She is around 70 I'm guessing and she always has a smile for me. She always calls me honey, in fact I wasn't sure she knew my name until the other day when she used it.
I'm thankful for my kids coaches and teachers. It's a hard job and it's all volunteer or little pay but they do amazing things with these kids and they're changing lives.
I'm thankful my brother lives around the corner. I hope I forever get giddy about driving past his house and seeing my cute little nieces and their smiles.
I'm thankful for unplanned moments with my kids that bring us closer.
This one's not new, but I'm thankful for prayer. Whenever my heart has a feeling, happy or sad, scared or excited, I know I can talk to my Heavenly Father.
Happy Thanksgiving!
2 comments:
Love this post. I love that by helping that lady at the post office, you were able to feel so much joy! Very sweet post.
Your brother moved in around the corner? How awesome is that? We are thankful we are mostly all in the same city!
Love the story about the post office. Made me smile too!
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