THANKFUL MONTH....Day 14

THANKFUL NUMBER 13

  HOLIDAYS to CELEBRATE 

I consider myself a lover of holidays.  It does not matter what holiday it is, I enjoy the thought of celebrating.   Of course my favorites are Halloween, Christmas and St. Patrick's Day; I also enjoy as a veteran celebrating Veteran's Day.  

When I think about it, there must be one holiday a month for me to make cheer; sometimes two in a month.  

I have sort of came up with days that I consider a holiday but perhaps I should call them days for celebration.  These days include Super Bowl Sunday; Army-Navy Football Game Day; and my Birthday.  

I enjoy telling others "MERRY CHRISTMAS"; "HAPPY HALLOWEEN"; "HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY"; etc....

This month I've have so far celebrated Veteran's Day and the Marine Corps birthday.  I still have Thanksgiving and the beginning of Advent. 

If you search the web you’ll find links to sites that list a holiday for every day. I am glad to see some of the wacky/weird/odd holidays listed. It’s great to have a reason now and then to celebrate especially if you’re feeling a bit down.  I am thankful to find some reason on those days to cheer and bring joy perhaps to another.  

Yes I am thankful to find some reason to celebrate when I’m feeling blue.  

Until tomorrow....I am off to cheer up a Facebook friend by sending a holiday greeting; today’s odd holiday is Pickle🍆 Day.  Enjoy. 

THANKFUL MONTH....Day 13

THANKFUL NUMBER 12

  RELIGIOUS FREEDOM 

I am a Christian. I am of the Catholic faith. 

Today I am thankful to have the choice to worship where I want and when.  I am thankful to have the choice of the day on the weekend I want to attend a mass; Saturday afternoon, early or late Sunday morning or even Sunday evening. Also I am thankful I have a choice of churches in my area which to attend. 

As the Christmas holiday approaches I look forward to all the holiday brings in the form of my beliefs and the act of being more kind to all. 

This is a short blog as I keep my religious beliefs to myself and not for reading. All I wanted to say today is that I am thankful to have the choice to worship how I want. 

Until tomorrow...have a nice day 

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THANKFUL MONTH.... Day 12

  THANKFUL NUMBER 11

    TECHNOLOGY to KEEP in TOUCH with OTHERS 

I am thankful for the technology we have today.  Growing up and even in my twenties and on, only way to keep in touch was by a landline and postal mail.  You’d have to be at home to make a phone call to someone; you’d have to send a letter or card by postal mail.  Many times it took three to four days for that letter to arrive in another state or even part of the state where you reside.  To make a long distance call, at a cheap rate, it’d have to be after a certain time of day or weekends.  Today you carry your phone with you.  You can call anyone from anywhere.  You can send a text message hoping to get response right away.  For lengthy communications you send an email; email returned to you can come the same day.  Photos of family can be sent via cyberspace as well.  

Over the last through years my birthday greetings, Christmas greetings and other card greetings have been done via social media and/or email/text.  Social media keeps me informed on family, friends and acquaintances.  Also I can see the latest photos of my grandchildren.  It’s amazing how we can carry all our photos on our phones.  The phone photo app seems to have replaced carrying pictures in our wallet.  Instead of the old brag book of photos, I know just tap on my photo app on my phone to show pictures of my grandchildren.  

I have a Kindle.  With this device I carry my library of books wherever I go instead of just one.  

Yes I am thankful for the technology we have but sometimes we need to take a break of looking down at our phones, tablets etc...and look at our surroundings.  

Until tomorrow....enjoy your day. I’m looking on social media for latest updates from family and friends.  

THANKFUL MONTH....Day 11

THANKFUL NUMBER TEN

     OUR VETERANS 

The first words I said to my husband this morning was “thank you for your service.” His first words to be “back at you.”

Today is Veteran’s Day.  As a veteran I wanted to save this ‘thankful’ for today even though it ranks higher on my list. 

 

There is a cartoon on social media where a young boy is praying.  (It is listed below.) The caption reads that Thanksgiving is when we give thanks for what we have; veteran’s day is when we pause to give thanks to the people who fought for what we have.  

Many sacrifice their lives each and every day to bring freedom.  They leave their home and family to go off to some foreign place to fight for rights.  When they finally return home they should be welcomed with open arms; many return back to their lives as before; many come home broken and maimed and need help and understanding.  We should not forget these brave men and women who sacrificed for us. As we remember our veterans today, pause a moment to give thanks. If you see a veteran, go up to them and tell them “thank you for your service”.   

Many restaurant businesses today honor our veterans with a free meal; many other businesses will give discounts and a themed park may give free admission.  

I am thankful for all who serve in our military.  It’s only a brief twenty-four hours that we remember our veterans.  We should remember them each and every day. 

As I paused early this morning to give my thanks to veterans; I began to think of my Christmas wishes.  Up there with with ‘peace in earth’ I wished for everyone who is serving in harms way to come home to be with their families.  All I want is Santa to bring home those who are deployed on his sleigh.  

If possible try to attend a Veterans Day service in your community or parade.  

Until tomorrow....to all veterans “thank you for your service.”

THANKFUL MONTH....Day 10

THANKFUL NUMBER NINE 

   WATER to QUENCH our THIRST

Yesterday I was thankful for rain so today I am thankful for water to drink.  We need water in our lives.  It’s essential.  Yes we all tend to drink other liquids that are not water; we drink milk, juice, soda, coffee, tea, wine, beer and other such beverages.  One thing is that most are made with water.  

So if we did not have water, we’d have none of the other beverages we enjoy.  

We need, so I’ve always heard, that we need eight ounces in eight glasses of water each day.  Of course if you do research on this you may find different takes.  Water is really the best source of liquid to hydrate your body.  I can drink just plain water, but my husband likes flavored; he uses flavor packets.  What he does is open one and put about a third into a twelve ounce bottle.  He never uses the whole pack as directed.  If I have them on hand, I may put a slice of lime, lemon or orange in water. I am thankful to have clean water to drink each day. There are many in this world who do not have the privilege of clean water.  Never take for granted the water you have available to drink. 

Until tomorrow....drink a glass of water; keep hydrated.  

THANKFUL MONTH....Day 9

THANKFUL NUMBER 8

    RAIN to NOURISH the EARTH

We complain when it's a rainy day. Many times we feel the rain disrupts our plans.  We stay indoors and feel as if the world is against us.  As children we use to say the rhyme:

   'Rain, rain go away

       Come again another day

        Little (insert a name) wants 

                to play 

     Rain, rain go away'

Back then we never realized how important the rain is.  Rain is needed to nourish the earth; refill water supplies.   Rain is needed for crops to grow; water for us all to drink; keeps our grass green.  

Too much rain, yes, can be a hazard when flooding happens.  Too little rain causes droughts; loss of much needed crops. 

Living in Florida, during certain times of year, we get afternoon storms.  They may not last but few hours but we sometimes complain about them; we just don't appreciate the importance of rain at times.  

As I read the news and listen to the news about areas of drought in , I am thankful for the precipitation that falls from the sky to give much needed nourishment to a thirsty earth. 

Without rain our crops would not grow and supply a harvest to the farmer.  All l can say is I am thankful for rain, even if it may come when I want to have a beach day.  

Until tomorrow....remember rain is important so don’t get in a tizzy about it; be thankful it’s helping the earth.  

THANKFUL MONTH....Day 8

THANKFUL NUMBER SEVEN

    SHELTER 

   

   You don’t need to live in a mansion; or some big fancy house.  All you need is a shelter from the storm and elements to feel safe.  I am thankful today for my shelter from the outside world.  No I don’t have a big fancy house that can be featured in a magazine; I live modestly and I am content.  

Wherever I hang my hats, I do own many of them, is home to me.  Wherever my husband and I are is home.  

Growing up I always felt one needed to live in a big house.  As I got older and perhaps a bit wiser, I find I only need minimal space.  More rooms you have, more to keep straightened and cleaned. 

I am thankful for where I hang my 

hats🎩🧢; where I lay down to sleep 😴; and where I can just be me away from the world.  I never wish or desire more these days.  My residence may be small but I realize there are those who have NO place to live.  I am content with my home; the people in my neighborhood and each day I can enjoy.  

Until tomorrow....be thankful for all your blessings.