so thankful...

It seems appropriate that this week is Thanksgiving.  I have just been feeling so, so grateful for so much right now. Thankful for my family, for where we live, for doing what we love, and for the ability to chase our dreams. Living in a third-world country makes you realize and remember that you should never take any of that for granted.

All the things around you -- the houses, the cars, the movies, the music, and endless amount of STUFF...not everyone has that.  Actually, not many people have that.  There are people all over the world who make less than $50 a month. There are people with no food, no water, no place to sleep.  Kind of makes that feeling of "oh I NEED that nicer house or I NEED that $100 pair of shoes" or "I NEED to buy my kids all those toys" feel a little sickening.  At least it does to me.

Mind you, I am not against stuff.  I am not against having nice things, living in clean and safe places, and taking vacations.  Instead, I just realize that none of this is a given, none of it is my right, and all of it could disappear tomorrow.  We are so very blessed and out of that blessing we need to be giving.  And loving. And forgiving. And grace-extending.  and so much more. The blessings we have should spill out onto others. 

So, out of the thankfulness I feel today, especially for so many of you who have been so sweet to me, so encouraging, so uplifting, and so understanding, I offer this smal, well, TINY gesture. 

And here is a LO I did with it, showing another thing I am thankful for...baby snuggles.

Heaven Sent by Amy Hutchinson, frames by Nancy Comelab, date stamp by Amber Clegg

You can download the template HERE.

Hope everyone has a FABULOUS day!

Comments

[Ann]

Janet, you are so kind, but also very inspirational. Coming and visiting your blog (which I do often) always gives me a lift and also a peek into a unique and blessed life! Thanks a lot, and happy thanksgiving! :)

[Tammy]

Thank you, Janet! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[Melissa]

Thank you for sharing your lovely layout and the template.