Thanksgiving is a time to ponder and be grateful for blessing that have enriched our lives.  It’s a time to realize that the little things really do count!

• A moment of silence on a hectic day
• Children arriving safely home from school
• Sleeping through the night with an infant in the house
• The health of your family
• A spouse who loves us and supports our needs
• Special friends in our lives
• The telephone- a connection to far away relatives and friends
• Grandparents who are available to babysit
• A good match between a teach and your child
• A car that runs well
• A roof that doesn’t leak
• A soft, warm bed at night
• Friends who pass along clothes their children have outgrown
• A piece of china that belonged to Grandma
• Fuzzy new slippers to warm your feet
• A good book, a cup of tea and some quiet
• A day off from school to spend with your children
• Your child’s smile
• Laughter at unexpected moments
• Rare moments with an older child when it feels like they’re your friend
• A quiet evening at home with your spouse
• Being together as a family, enjoying each other’s company

Encouragement: A publication by Angela DiCicco and Gail Signor