Wishing all good things to you and yours. We are in New York to have Thanksgiving with my sister and brother-in-law and Suzanne’s family. Among the things I’m thankful for this year are a few odd “even though/nevertheless” items. Even though the world is very troubled, nevertheless I’m grateful for all instances of kindness and goodness I see. Even though my sister has a bad cancer, nevertheless I’m grateful that she’s doing very well under treatment.
Someone wrote on twitter last week that many extended families are too divided to eat turkey together this year. But we owe it to ourselves and the world to focus on the things we have in common. There’s nothing new about having to avoid politics and religion in big family gatherings. We know how to do that. There are many more things we have in common with others if we’re determined to find those things.
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I love that idea of “even though” gratitude-what a great way to make sure we don’t overlook the positives.
It’s great that you were able to travel and spend time with your loved ones. One thing I’ve been very thankful for in recent years is the increase in ways to communicate with friends and relatives I don’t get to see very often. Back when I was counting the long-distance minutes, I never dreamed that one day we’d be able to pick up our cell phones and chat for as long as we wanted, AND be able to see each other! I’m so grateful for technological advances that help us stay connected.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Technology certainly has its strong points! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your familly. Thanks for that you try to tell the positive side of what you see and hear.
Wish you could have been with us. I will send a couple pictures but they didn’t all turn out.
Great sign! Happy Thanksgiving,and it was great to hear that you have a good day!
I hope your day has encompassed lots of family and lots of good food.
It was! Will have to do a little extra walking to work off those extra special foods off.😲😀
Do you do pecan pie? I think of that as a Southern specialty at Thanksgiving.
Yes,except my daughter made them into individual bit size pies… so good!
You’re absolutely right that we can always find ways to be thankful. And we *need* to, or we’ll descend into a slough of despond! I hope your NYC Thanksgiving was excellent!
Everything in New York worked out wonderfully well. The restaurant Suzanne chose was amazing. Suzanne is also recording interviews she does with my sister using the StoryCorps app. The answers to Suzanne’s questions have been fascinating.