happy thanksgiving, grateful, thankfulHappy Thanksgiving, a time that we set aside to give thanks and express gratitude in the US. Expressing gratitude and being thankful is top of mind and we celebrate by inviting friends and family over for dinner.  A huge part of the celebration is in the preparation of the food.  I remember the joy of shopping for just the ‘right’ turkey, it had to be a certain weight and fresh, never frozen!  Then finding just the most suitable ‘sides’ to make the dinner delicious and unforgettable. Making Thanksgiving dinner was a labor of love which I thoroughly enjoyed.

With much laughter, family and friends would gather around the table and the celebration would begin!

T—Thankfulness for the many blessings this year

H—Happiness in being together again

A—Attitude of gratitude

N—Nourishing food for the body, mind, and spirit

K—Kindness in all you say and do

S—Smiling brings joy to you and others

G—Gratefulness give freely of your skills and talents

I—Inner peace surrounds you and helps keep you and others calm

V—Vivacious conversation stimulates the digestion

I—Inspire others to share what they are grateful for

N—No nagging ALLOWED

G—Grace remember to give thanks for the food, family and friends

Day 9—Take some time today to express gratitude, show appreciation and love for self and others.