During this month of Thanksgiving, I want to focus on the things in my life that I am thankful for. They may be current things or things from my past. Possibly things from my future but we shall see. These are the things that have shaped me and help me to focus my life. I realize that often my life is very unfocused, but these things that I am thankful for ground me. Despite all that is going on in our world, I am blessed every day. I hope you are as well.
1. Grandmother
Dorothy Louise Bivens Laney, my Grandmother. I am so thankful that I had a deep, close relationship with her. While she loved all of her grandchildren, there was something extra special about our relationship. And I treasure every memory, every lesson learned. When I was a toddler, I called her Dottu because I could not say Grandmother and that name stuck for several years. Almost everyone in Monroe knew my Grandmother and I can see why. She was a loving, giving person. She was the kind of person that you wanted to know, that you wanted in your life and I sure am thankful for having had that.
2. A roof over my head
I often talk about my dream of owning a big old house one day. Even if that never comes true, I love that dream. Still, I am thankful for the house I'm in right now. I have been here for 15 years and I absolutely love. I am so grateful that I have a place to call home, and I am surrounded with wonderful neighbors. It does not get much luckier than that!
3. Music
I am thankful that music is a part of my life every day. All kinds of music. I cannot imagine what life would be like without it. An artform that brings so much joy to not only me but to so many people in this world. Records, CDs, radio, streaming. It's all there even though records are my favorite. I hope that I never have to find out what a day without music would be like, even if it is just being on hold listening to elevator music. I'm good with that.
4. Love to cook
I am so thankful that I enjoy cooking. And I like to think that I am good at it. Even if I was not, the fact that I love doing it would make up the difference. Being single and on a budget, I rarely eat out so cooking at home is my go-to. How miserable it would be if I hated doing it and was forcing it on myself. Or always eating prepackaged food (which I do eat as well just not all the time because I love to cook.) It relaxes me. It makes me feel creative. For me, there is nothing like the adventure of trying out a new recipe. It's the little things!
5. Giving Back
I am thankful that I have had opportunities to give back to my community. While I hope to have more of those chances in my life, when they do arise, I am grateful. This morning when I went grocery shopping, there was a food bank out front seeking donations. I picked up their list and since I had a little extra, I was able to buy some items. It made me feel good to be able to help and I am happy that I had the chance to do that.
What are some things you are thankful for?
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