Being Thankful

The weather really did a number on us here in Texas! One day we were wearing shorts and enjoying the 60 degree weather and the next everyone was wearing coats. At least it felt like Thanksgiving!

I enjoy Thanksgiving though it does not get the credit that it deserves in the retail community. They go from Halloween to Christmas - I guess their main focus is dollars and being thankful does not fit into their budget or increase their bottom line.

Though I try to give thanks everyday, there is just something peaceful about Thanksgiving. The world just seems to slow down for a minute to enjoy, reflect and give thanks! Everyone you meet in the store is especially nice. People waiting patiently in lines in the stores, they drive patiently on the freeways as they travel to visit their love ones. Everyone reaches out the help the homeless and elderly.

My "I'm Thankful List" has changed so much over the years - what about yours?

God has been so gracious to me until everyday feels like Thanksgiving. As I continue to grow in Christ, He continues to give me more reasons to be thankful. I am thankful for the little things especially. You know things like being able to walk through the store and smell the different scents in the air. The sounds of festive music while walking through the mall. Driving down the road and seeing birds in flight to their next destination. Little kids looking out the rear window - innocent and curious as they wave and smile without even know who you are. Listening to the conversations of others who share stories of family and life. Hearing my children as they talk about their plans for holidays which usually includes my money.

For a minute, I am young again without a care in the world living in one Nation Under God.

Well, thanks again for listening and sharing....remember you gotta believe.



Lady Purpose