In two days it will be Thanksgiving and most people think about what they are thankful for just long enough to get to the turkey and stuffing. Then the day is filled with football, naps and more eating.
Yes, I will be doing some of that, as well as running a race, but the last couple weeks have made me realize how thankful I really am.
You see, I have had multiple friends that have kids in the hospital, have a spouse or family member or close friend with cancer, or surgeries that were complete surprises. At this time of the year, when we give thanks and move towards the happy holiday that Christmas is, there is so much hurt and heartbreak.
I think of three different families that I know right now that are dealing with cancer in one of their loved ones. I know that there are more out there but there are the ones that I personally know. There is much to be thankful for this holiday but I know that they are thinking farther ahead. I hope that they take in each moment to treasure them in their hearts.
I think of my good friend Shawna who’s daughter is in the hospital fighting a bacteria in her lungs because she has Cystic Fibrosis and may, or may not, be out of the hospital before Thanksgiving. Each day is precious to them as well…but Courtney is a fighter!
There are more but I’m writing to say this: be thankful EVERY day. There is so much to be happy about, to give thanks about on a daily basis. Remember what they are, write them down, or at least write them on your heart. Give thanks to God for what He’s given you, even the hard stuff because it grows you.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving, hug your friends and family and eat lots! 🙂
