As Thanksgiving Day approaches I’ve been thinking more and more about the “little” things in life that I’m grateful for. Of course I’m most thankful for God, family, friends, health, our country and the provision of all of our physical needs. I’m thankful to be a wife and mom and daughter. When I reflect back on last November 20th, I’m extra thankful to have our Little Miss home with us as it’s been exactly a year since she was discharged from the hospital.
Even with all of that, I keep being reminded of the less important things in life that bring a smile to my face. It’s these things that I often take for granted and overlook as I go about my day. Here are just a few things that come to mind. I am thankful for:
- Our Garage. It’s so nice to be able to park in a warm, dry place (thank you Hubby for the sacrifice that you make by parking your car outside!).
- Chai Tea. My latest addiction. What a great treat to have a cup of steamy, decaf Chai in the evening while sitting next to the fireplace in a comfy chair, covered with a soft chenille blanket (add Norah Jones playing softly in the background and it would be perfect).
- Drive-thru Coffee Stands. These little businesses are an incredible invention! I so enjoy stopping by the one near our house to order my “soy latte with sugar-free vanilla and hazelnut syrup” (It may be a strange order but I do feel special when the servers have my order memorized. Really, I only stop once…maybe twice…a week).
- Migrating Birds. We get thousands this time of year flying over our house and resting in the fields nearby. I am fascinated by the sounds they make and their meticulous formations. How DO they do that?
- Slow-Cooker Chicken Taco Soup. Yum! Enough said.
- My Bed. I love climbing into our comfy bed at night and snuggling under the down comforter. Webster should have that as the definition of C-O-Z-Y!
- Sweaters. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had an obsession for soft, warm sweaters. Turtlenecks, cardigans, V-necks or crew-necks. Plain, stripes or patterns. Cashmere (I wish), lambs wool or angora (wait, not angora. I must be allergic because it always makes me sneeze). Sweaters are one clothing staple that I wouldn’t want to do without.
- Elliptical Machine. Odd to be thankful for something that results in sweat and hard work but I am happy that my Hubby agreed to let me get one last year. That way I don’t feel too guilty when I skip my runs because it’s cold and wet outside.
There's obviously a "theme" here. Can you tell it’s been raining and chilly lately? Since it’s almost Thanksgiving, I’ll even sum up the courage to be thankful for THAT. This week.
