Yes, I do know it’s a little early for Thanksgiving. And a little late for Halloween. My blogging day has fallen in the middle, so I’m going to give you a taste of both, hence the Halloween picture. We don’t really celebrate it over here in Australia, although more and more people are starting to do so. I know my grandson always goes home with a pocketful of sweets after trick or treating with his mom.
That’s not really what I wanted to talk about though. I was more thinking of the Thanksgiving rituals you have in the US. I know it’s not until the end of the month, but it’s kind of nice to think about the things we’re grateful for, no matter what the date is.
I was downloading some Thanksgiving and Halloween photos today and it got me thinking about the things in my life that I’m thankful for. My hubby and children and their partners, my grandson and the two new ones on the way. In particular, I’m very grateful at the moment for the twins my daughter is carrying and I’m praying everything goes fine for her and the babies. I have a roof over my head and food on the table. No one will go hungry in my house. And I have my writing, something that is such a part of me I couldn’t imagine my life without it. I get slightly teary-eyed when I think about the fact that my writing career may have ended before it had barely started. I woke one morning unable to see out of one eye. A quick trip to a specialist and I found out a big hole had torn in the back of my retina. Without immediate surgery, I would go blind in that eye. As it was, even with surgery, they didn’t think I’d get a lot of sight back. I was in hospital the next day and then six weeks of keeping my head parallel to the floor. When they finally allowed me to lift my head, I’d gained back 80% of the sight in my right eye. Now that is definitely something to give thanks for.
My needs are simply and I’m thankful for everything I’m given. What about you? What are you most thankful for? What will you offer up on Thanksgiving Day?
Alexis Fleming
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2 comments:
The country I live in (Portugal)) also doesn't celebrate Halloween, Alexis. Not at all. I had a moment of madness when I announced that I was dressing up as a zombie and going to frighten the life out of the neighbours, but hubby restrained me (he said I looked like a zombie anyway).
Torn retina's a nasty thing - I'm glad you're over it. It's true, in general we all have a lot to give thanks for.
Sue
Hi Sue,
Thanks for popping in. I chuckled when I read about the zombie. My daughter and son-in-law live on an army base and because there are a lot of Americans there, it's become the thing to decorate the outside of the house and dress up and go trick or treating. In fact, the army organizes it and has parent helpers to make certain all the kids are safe. Last year my son-in-law and grandson did the zombie bit. The photos are so funny and my little grandson had a ball.
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