Thanksgiving! The grateful holiday. We pause to reflect on blessings then chow down!

Thanksgiving! Picturing the feast and traditional foods  makes me drool like Pavlov’s dogs.

Even more exciting it just might be that my youngest and their wife will be part of Thanksgiving plans.

Meal giveaway weekend. Providing a Thanksgiving meal to anyone who drives up. Grateful to people from Church who are roasting 14 turkeys. Grateful for kitchen helpers and runners.

Grateful to Ann who thinks cranberries are important enough to make a trip out to have them for meal.

Thank you Mike for your expertise to figure out how many potato buds you need to feed 150. (And donating them)

Today I’m eating out both breakfast and lunch. Blessed not to have to choose!

Anticipation!

When  a fellow poster comments on every gratitude post. Wow! Thanks Karen

A sold out event at hall I usher at. I sat outside in lobby and enjoyed the quiet time. A great time was had by all!

Warm enough to finish the hiking spree today. 8 trails earns us a medallion for the hiking staff.

Frosty nights but we are warm. New windows paying off.

Was aiming at 69 birthday wishes but being included in Church announcement I exceeded that. Thanks everyone!

The marvel of face to face conversations on the phone. Texting is a marvel too.

Busy day but fitting it all in. Two invitations to eat out tomorrow and I’m going to both.

Giving time approaches. I have adopted a couple kids to shop for through Church Christmas giveaway. Exciting to shop for kids.

All around us are impressive things. Be impressed!

In birthdays past I’ve relied on others to make me happy  and always been disappointed.

Today I’m In charge and I will uncover the joy and see so much to be grateful for.

Hard day yesterday but Hubby was patient and friends checked in and I rode it out.

A hug goodnight and a squeeze to start the day.

Grateful that I’m alive. Upright,walking and talking.

Singing songs of my choosing and one I’m not fond of.

Reframing days events to see positives.

I believe it’s going to be the best day ever.

Went to library and it wasn’t open but I have books on Libby.

Can’t find my library card to other library. Easy to get a new one but want to be in good mood when I go!

Went to thrift shop. Not open. It said 11 . (Hope she is OK.)

Thing I ordered online didn’t fit. Complicated return. I will donate it.

Have a headache and can’t find ibuprofen. Thank you auto correct.

Feeling like it’s not my day but turning it to feeling grateful that it’s only petty things to complain about.

Taking a walk soon I’ll leave my troubles in the woods!

Sunshine makes things look better! Vitamin D !

Grateful my mums haven’t succumbed.

Simple suppers for busy nights. Good sides means it might cost as much as eating out.

Speaking up instead of being silent releases a burden. A lesson learned.

The freedom to vote. We are privileged.

Halloween decorations are put away. Not quite time for Christmas ones. I’ll just enjoy the sunshine!

1. Good food and naughty food. Marked down Reese’s Cups.Homemade vegetable soup. One container of pumpkin/apple soup.
2. Friends who are like family. My unofficial daughter. Pictures.Hubby getting better.
3. The choice whether to be busy or rest. Bargains when I’m busy. Books when I rest.
4. Mild Fall weather. A pleasant walk . So many people walking dogs. These days are precious as we trip into Fall.

Hubby has had 72 birthdays. He is easy to please.He said the license plates were his present. He didn’t even want cake!

I made lasagna. Grateful for gluten free noodles. Back in the day my family ate pans now we are full with leftovers.

Greetings  from ME to him on Facebook. I picture many from across US sending him a wish.

I’m a Scorpio too! My birthday is in a week. My present to myself is not to have to sing the hymn with the choir.

To fall asleep I’m going to think back on different birthdays. Should be an interesting trip down memory lane.

Eyes that see. Grateful to be able to see color

The miracle that let’s me see words and read and sometimes feel what the character is feeling.

Tasting something. At one point in my life only had my bottle then added things too numerous to list.

Now I know what I like and what I don’t. Still new things to try.

Hearing has faded but I still treasure the memory of voices. Music it does more than enter my ears.

Touch. It’s chilly add a layer. I’m cold Snuggle up. So many warnings and wonders. Light touches and hug!

Smell. Sometimes it makes me sneeze and I’m glad for a tissue. I can look at food and appreciate its succulence. I remember the wonderful smells in the past.

The sixth sense. Empathy and knowing a little extra to be aware.

All this makes me perceive the world and be more grateful.

Close to Hubby’s birthday so will post about my gratitude for him.

Me and you. We make two! Separate and free to be ourselves.

He’s been sick so have noticed the things he does that aren’t getting done.

Snuggles and back rubs. Warm fuzzy bear. Polar bear loves grizzly bear.

He never complains about my cooking just fixes a hot dog.

He knows how to do dishes and laundry. And he does them.

I am a busy person. He is a homebody but we respect each other.

Never criticizes my need for a nap or reading way into the night.

Happy Birthday ( in a day or two) Can’t imagine life without you!

Hurray! It’s November ! The Grateful month!

Time to say goodbye to the shadows and uncertainties of the past and welcome the new month and its attitude of gratitude.

Grateful for my house . Not just the protection from the cold but the warmth that makes it a home.

Warm meals. Sometimes home cooked,sometimes simple but always eaten together.

Eating out used used to be routine but now a treat. Things come full circle as we budget. But we have a plan!

Forgiving my house for what it is not and cherishing it for what it is.

Watching the snow melt and heeding the warning that Winter will  win but not today!

Cleaning up after being sick. I’m making progress!

My nest to rest on this floor. Nice not to have to trudge upstairs.

Grateful to my blue house. May I not be blue today!