Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Mom on the Street
Thanksgiving is almost here. Not only is it time away from school and work, but a time to gather with loved ones for a festive meal, and to watch parades on television and some great football. Best of all, Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks, and it’s a good time to familiarize children with the power of gratitude.
Even on those days when things don’t go our way, we all have reasons to be grateful.
Many of us have wonderful family and friends. Many will have a feast this holiday and a roof over their heads. Many are blessed with good health. As I was writing this the sun came out from behind the clouds and filled my room with brightness and warmth and it struck me that if you have nothing else, you always have a new day, and it’s filled with new beginnings. And it is indeed a new time in America, as we all just lived to witness the election of the first black president of the United States. Let this spirit of a new day and a new time in history spread through your life on this Thanksgiving Day!
This week Mom on the Street asks what you are most grateful for in your life.
Jennifer Lee of Southlake thinks back in time to the innocence of childhood, and said it helps her feel more grateful for what she has today.
"Sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in the everyday routine and not take time to appreciate all we have. On Thanksgiving, I try and remember that same view of gratitude I had as a child. I would say my prayers each night before bed and be thankful for the little things like the beach, my parents and the cute boy who lived next door," she recalled.
Cynthia Gray of Grapevine believes that being grateful everyday is crucial for living a full and positive life.
She said the first things that come to mind are "my family, for this great community we live in and for the days my computer doesn’t cause me any problems!"
"I am grateful every single day," Gray stated, "and I believe that being grateful helps me see the bright side of life and keeps me positive. I teach my children not to take anything for granted and hope that my outlook helps mold them into adults who appreciate all they have and realize what a blessed life we all share."
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