November 22, 2006

Giving Thanks

With Thanksgiving tomorrow - I did not want to lose sight of what the Holiday is about. It isn't just Turkey and dressing and pie - though that is huge at my house! It is about being thankful for what you have. So, in no short order I am thankful for the following:

1. My family - the love of my life and the joy of my life, my husband and son;

2. My job - without which my love and joy and me would be out on our collective fannies in the cold;

3. My health and the health of my family - we have issues, sure, but overall we boast good health and God has blessed us; and

4. My friends, internet friends included - Some of my dear friends have lost a lot this year, yet still can be thankful for each other - those friends have taught me strength and courage and continue to hold a dear place in my heart, I'm thankful for them. Others are there when I need an ear, a lending hand or a kind word, for you - and you know who you are - I am thankful. Others take my place when I can't be the best mom or wife - they care for my family, feed my husband when I can't make it home and generally love and support us, for you - I am thankful!

That sums it up in part anyway, how about you? What are you thankful for? I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving - I'll eat a piece of pie just for you *wink*.

Posted by Oddybobo at November 22, 2006 10:05 AM | TrackBack
Comments

I too am blessed...

honestly

Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at November 22, 2006 10:40 AM

Can I be thankful that there will be pie this year? :) :) :)

Posted by: Ogre at November 22, 2006 11:34 AM

I am thankful for many of the tings you have listed here, Oddy. And thankful that I can call you friend. Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by: Richmond at November 22, 2006 01:14 PM

I'm thankful that my children and grandchildren are happy and healthy.
And I'm thankful that my wife (my Prize) and I will be at one of their homes tomorrow.
An I'm thankful for my freedom and for my right to blog, to say what I want when I want.
I'm thankful for the right to pray.
And I'm thankful for my right to travel, to enjoy plays, movies and symphonies .................... and lots lots more.

Posted by: Mickysolo at November 22, 2006 05:01 PM

Oddy,

Jane and I are thankful for all you enumerate and I am always reminded at this time of the year of the poem, “If I Had Only…,” by Hugh Prather. The last words go like this:

“But it’s morning. I have been given
another day. Another day to hear and read
and smell and walk and love and glory.
I am alive for another day.


I think of those who aren’t.”

Posted by: Edd at November 22, 2006 06:32 PM

All of that plus I got to have my son home for an entire week... (well, minus the two days he drove to Vermont to see his friend. *grin*)

Posted by: Teresa at November 22, 2006 07:01 PM

I am thankful for my faith, without which I would probably be a miserable wretch. I am most thankful for the incredible little human being that is called my son. And I am very thankful for you and bloggers like you, who have helped shine the light on the path for me to find my way back home.

I meant it! Thank you!

Posted by: michele at November 23, 2006 01:04 AM

Happy Thanksgiving, Oddy! To all of you!

Posted by: That 1 Guy at November 23, 2006 10:24 AM

Happy Thanksgiving Day to Oddy and all her family!

Posted by: Mrs_Who at November 23, 2006 11:20 AM