Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Thanksgiving Day ~ 2011

This year I am so very thankful for my blessings. As I reflect on them, I realize they are abundant: My family * friends * health * and home * That I will spend Thanksgiving Day with my son and his wife * That my Blog returned to the internet and with no loss of information * my new computer * my cold is gone * the colors, textures, and smells of Fall * that God has allowed my sweet Mother to remain with us for 94 years and counting * I am thankful for the friendships I've developed through Blogging * I'm thankful for my talents and my interests. These are just a few things I am thankful for ~ there are so many. But, this year, the one thing I am truly thankful for is that I was blessed with the most wonderful brother. I will always miss him, but now I can reflect on our years together and what a special relationship we shared, without being overcome with sadness. I know how much he loved me and I remember how we were there for each other through the good and the bad. Nothing can take those memories away. I feel he is still looking out for me and I am thankful for that.
When I was young, Thanksgiving Day pretty much meant a day off work and a big feast of turkey with all the trimmings. As the years have passed, I have come to know the true meaning. I must say it is a joyful feeling to take time to reflect on all the good things in my life.

I wish all of you ~ friends and family ~ a BEAUTIFUL THANKSGIVING DAY!!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!
We are both truly Blessed!!
Marilyn

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...

Thanksgiving blessings to you as well friend. Hugs were delivered as you requested to the grands. Oma Linda

Caterina Giglio said...

oh you are back ... lovely!! xo

Anonymous said...

Beautiful sentiments Audrey, could not have said it all in a nicer fashion. Happy Thanksgiving. xox corrine

Jan said...

I am thankful for you, and all my blogging friends. Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday.

illustration poetry said...

and your blog is back????
YEAYYYYYY!!!!!

illustration poetry said...

glad you came to my blog, thank youuuu FF, you know i disappear sometimes :D

illustration poetry said...

Happy Thanksgiving! ♥

Unknown said...

Hello Audrey!!!! I am wishing you and yours a most wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude....

Hugs
Diana