19 Wednesday Jul 2017
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Even God’s creatures bow their heads and give thanks ❤ Scroll down to see all photos.
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24 Thursday Nov 2016
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Wishing you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful, not just today, but every day, for the love and support I receive from all of you. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough, but it comes from deep within my heart Enjoy your day!!
For those who don’t celebrate today, I’ll save a piece of pumpkin pie just for you 😉
~ Dorinda
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24 Thursday Nov 2016
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Giving thanks to God
We share His blessings of life
Today and always
Should you like to participate in the challenge, simply link back to Morgan’s first post found HERE
Day 24/365
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21 Monday Nov 2016
Posted in Holiday, My Thoughts
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Raindrops fell in white crystalline shapes, softly floating down to touch upon the earth. Barren trees shivered, now that they had shed their autumn coats. Yes, winter was here, with its cold and its frost, and its snow. Mostly snow, like confectioner’s sugar coating the land, yet, not so sweetly. This was the time to gather the sleds, find the hills, and fly!! No cares for what lied at the bottom, just laughter from the top down. And when we were completely exhausted, homeward bound it was, massive snowball fights until we reached the front door. Waiting patiently, with snuggles, was mom, who would wrap us in a big soft blanket. Oh and the hot chocolate!! The perfect ending, drinking a big, steaming cup of liquid manna. I preferred whipped cream, others marshmallows, but it didn’t matter to any of us. We were happy, warm, and most importantly, loved. Now tucked into bed, with a goodnight kiss, we closed our eyes and dreamed of our tomorrows.
During this holiday season, I am thankful for the many childhood memories that have carried me through my life, my children’s lives and hopefully generations yet to come 🙂
12 Tuesday Nov 2013
Posted in Life, My Thoughts
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It’s that time of the year. A time where we give thanks for all we have. A time to gather with family & friends, around tables abundant with food. So tell me, why is it only around this time of year, that we share with others the things we are thankful for?
As I see my friends on Facebook, posting about what they’re grateful for, from having their kids spend time with them, to finishing a list they started last month to whatever else happens to pop up that day, I have to ask them….Have you ever really sat down to consider what you’re truly thankful for, outside of the material things you have in life? Aren’t there more important things than just the new car, the house, etc. Yes, of course we are grateful for a roof over our heads, food on the table, a stable life, healthy children. These are things to be grateful for EVERY day, not just during the month of November.
We live in a very materialistic world. What about those who have no materialistic property? What do they have to be thankful for? Have you ever stopped on the street and offered a homeless person your lunch, your gloves because it was cold? Most of us walk by. I had the privilege of knowing a man who wouldn’t think twice about buying someone a hotdog, even if it meant he went without, to make sure they ate, to give someone his gloves because they had nothing and shivered from the cold. His family would joke that they had to keep buying him gloves. That man was my uncle, Gino. Sadly, he left us ten years ago this past October. He is who & what I am thankful for. For showing me it isn’t all about what I have but what I am able to give so that others can also have.
This holiday season, and all year round, when you have that something extra you picked up from the grocery store because it was on sale, take it over to your local food bank. They don’t just need help during the holidays, they need it all year long. If you’re not sure where your local food pantry/bank is located, you can call your municipal building, church or synagogue for further information.
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