I’ve been blogging since December 31, 2006. I believe that first November I started writing each day why I was thankful. November 2008 I decided to ask readers to take over my blog the month of November, sharing their thankful thoughts. You’ve been at it ever since. I love it because I have no idea…
GRATITUDE BORN FROM SELFISHNESS I sat for a bit, pondering what I would say in this post on being thankful. Sure, I could start a long list of reasons for giving thanks, but so can anyone else. Then, it hit me. Although I have a lot of reasons to give thanks today, I didn’t…
Happy Thanksgiving? Not everyone will have a happy Thanksgiving…especially this year. Many have issues relating to health, children and family, or finances. So, what will happen to their thanksgiving and praise when their peace disintegrates into chaos, when a husband loses his job and finances are cut off, when a child is in…
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope as you’re letting the turkey and pie settle you appreciate all that you have. I’m grateful for Lynda Lee Schab. She not only wrote a fabulous post to share on this ultimate thankful day, she has been the most consistent mentor and encourager in my writing life. To say I’m excited…
Thanksgiving All Over the World by April W Gardner No matter what part of the world they find themselves, every fourth Thursday in November, Americans everywhere stop what they’re doing and give thanks. Oh, and we stuff our faces with turkey and dressing, too. I’ve celebrated 2 Thanksgivings in Japan, 8 in Spain, 7 in…
I’m back! I thought I’d share today why I’m thankful for rejection. You read it right, I’m thankful when I experience rejection. That doesn’t mean I enjoy it or look forward to it, but I’ve finally reached the place that I understand it isn’t just part of life, it’s necessary and an opportunity for me…