Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Some may spend it with family or friends. Some may be working or maybe you’re spending Thanksgiving alone? Maybe you don’t celebrate it?
Some families have the tradition of going around the table and saying what you’re thankful for. I wanted to do that here and encourage you to think of at least three things you’re thankful for this year.
I’m grateful for family. I can always count on them when I need help. They answer my questions, help me understand, or they’re willing to just stand there as a supporting presence while I freak out over nothing. I’m grateful that I have a family that cares about me and I can care about in return.
I’m grateful for animals. The quirky ones and the stubborn ones. The ones that are being cute without even trying. I love that an animal can make your day. When you earn their trust and it shows. I’m grateful for the ones I’m around are willing to give me a chance.
I’m grateful for stories. The ones that take you on adventures. The ones that share the importance of friendship and how people aren’t meant to be alone. I’m grateful for the imagination and creativity it takes to craft a good story. I love how they may not seem important, but we all have our favorite stories that get us through challenging times. I’m grateful that artists, story writers, and creatives are needed to lift us out of the glum of the day to day.
nikki diekemper 