Thanksgiving

When you live in a different country, you get to inherit their holidays too. The two main 'new' ones, not celebrated in England are the 4th July, when Americans celebrate their independence from Britain and Thanksgiving when they give thanks (originally for their new land, away from Britain).

I have to say that I really enjoy Thanksgiving, it is a time for reflection and gratefulness, for fantastic food and way too much of it. It is like Christmas, but without all of the gifts and the craziness and all the running around.

I have so much to be thankful for; a family who bring me such joy and make me laugh and give me unconditional love. My husband who adores me, who thinks I am beautiful, who pushes me to be more and do more, who is my biggest fan, my best friend. Friends, who love me with my many flaws and give me advice and encourage me when I am feeling down. A heavenly father who has given me all of this and so much more, who gives me hope, who cares about the little things and answers my prayers. I just feel so blessed.

There are days when I can lose sight of all of the good things, when I get caught up in the nitty-gritty, the kids bickering, the laundry and mess around me, but when I take a step back to look at the bigger picture, I am in awe of all that I have and can more easily stop focusing on what I do not have.

Whatever country you live in, I hope that you can take the time to slow down and back-up and think about all that you have to be grateful for. Not just today, but any day, every day!