It seems like just yesterday, I was buying candy at Target and searching for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume. I am always amazed at how quickly Halloween ends and Christmas begins. Overnight the stores transform from Halloween to Christmas...
Did they forget, what is the most important holiday of all.
Thanksgiving is the ONE day set aside to give thanks for the blessings that we have received. This is a day when we should be bringing awareness to something that can relieve stress and bring greater happiness and contentment to all of us: GRATITUDE.
Thanksgiving comes at the best time of year for me. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning vibrant with varying shades of red and orange with a hint of green, the chirping of migrating birds drown out the monotony of the day, and people turn their attention to feeding the hungry with the giving of food baskets (I must add that feeding the hungry the other 364 days of the year isn’t a bad idea either).
No matter how you celebrate, take some time to really reflect on the things that you are grateful for in your life. From the major things--your health, your loved ones, your special talents--to the subtle-but-still-important things--your favorite movies and t.v. shows, the beautiful sunsets that you can enjoy for free, and ice cream.
I am extremely thankful this season for the couple that I was able to help purchase a home this past week. The husband realized the importance of getting his family situated before he leaves for Iraq in January. Despite not thinking he had the necessary finances, we were able to get him the home of his dreams with no money down. It was truly a great feeling to see the beam of sunshine when I handed them the keys to their new home.
HAPPY REFLECTIVE THANKSGIVING SEASON 2008
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