This one's for me... but read along if you wish...

Is it really  November, 

the month of turkey and cranberries and pumpkin pie?   

 

  So much to do in planning and preparation,  

how many are coming for dinner? 

Don't forget to order the fresh turkey!

Oh I wish we had double ovens. 

Do we have enough chairs?

Each year I vow to slow down a bit, to actually participate in the act of thanksgiving, 

to reflect on the bounteous blessings that I have been bestowed

for more than just a few minutes 

in that one day set aside for such thoughts.  

 

With so much to do, 
there is little time for reflection, 

and so little time for real thanksgiving. 

This year I am slowing down. 

I'm counting my blessings one by one. 

I've been inspired by a sweet friend whose words have motivated me 

to make Thanksgiving an action word 

not a noun.

In this month of November, ending on Thanksgiving Day, 

I will daily reflect on one blessing that brings joy to my life.

And I'm going to post about it. 

 I am doing this for me,

but you may read along if you wish. 

Less hurry, hurry... more gratitude.

I have a feeling this will be the best November ever.

I have so much to be thankful for.

Thank you, Cat, The Whimsical Gardener, for truly inspiring me. 

♥  ♥  ♥

Today I am thankful...

for the view from my back porch. 

Evening Glow on My Mountain

How could I ever be sad or discouraged looking up 

at this beautiful mountain that fills my view? 

I feel within my soul a warmth and an assurance 

that I am blessed with all that I need.

I must look up more often!