As I sit here enjoying Thanksgiving with my family this morning, I feel truly blessed. At the moment, my house is filled with the smell of Pumpkin Pie, Sean is making his seasoning for Fried Turkey, the kids are jumping on the trampoline, and I am taking a moment to do what I love to do...write.
As I contemplate on how blessed I am, my mind turns to those who aren't so fortunate. There are so many people who, for whatever reason, may be struggling today. I think of the families who have lost loved ones this year and are having their first Thanksgiving without them. I think about the soldiers who are over seas and their families who are here. I think about the ones who have no family and are just waiting for today to be over, so they don't feel so bad. Sometimes I think it's important to stop what I'm doing and think about how others are doing.
As I am enjoying today, I am also looking for ways to be a blessing to others. I am also reminded that not just on Thanksgiving Day should I ponder these things, but through out the entire year. There are so many times I complain about little things, and this year I want to remember, every day, to be thankful. Even if the kids are going crazy, the car is breaking down, the house is leaking, etc.
How about you?
