Monday Musings: Being Thankful

‘Tis that time of year when we’re supposed to sit down and reflect on everything we’re thankful for. That can be a hard thing to do in this day an age.  I know I’m not the only who feels like their life is a huge rat-race. Like you struggle day in and day out to progress two steps, but slide three back. Laundry and housework is never done, the to-do list had become a to-do novella and to it all off you’ve been hit with the seasonal, new illness.

But the fact of the matter is there are blessing to behold everyday.  Of course, there are the obvious ones. I may have that stupid head cold that’s been hanging on for weeks, but it could definitely be worse (health wise).  I have my family around me (And know that with each passing day, my children are getting closer to striking out on there own and that may not be the case). As a family, we have a decent income (believe me I know this is a blessing in this day and age).

Yes, those are the big things to hold dear, but there are countless little things too. Lazy Sundays, curling up with a good book and good coffee. Playing games of Scrabble or Monopoly with the family and laughing so hard my side hurts the next day is the type of blessing that can get overlooked in the grand scheme of things.

…And believe it or not, I’m grateful that I get to fix a big turkey dinner this weekend, have family over to the house, and then spend the rest of the weekend putting up the Christmas tree and the rest of the decorations.

I’m one of those people who can let the Holiday consume them with stress.  I can turn into a real scrooge complaining because nothing is as big, bright, and jolly as it should be. On Thursday, when I’m reflecting over the many blessings in my life, I’m also going to commit to really trying to remember them through the busy season and the rest of the year. Let’s face it,  remembering how blessed we are shouldn’t be reserved for just one day a year.