Hot showers, a warm cup of tea, fuzzy socks and straight irons….there is always something to be thankful for.
Last Thanksgiving, I went over the A,B,C’s of gratitude. It’s a simple but fun exercise I learned from Max Lucado’s book, “Before Amen.” In fact, it was so much fun, I thought to do it again! From A through Z, give thanks!!
It may seem cheesy at first but once you get started, a momentum builds and you can’t stop thanking God for things you never knew you were thankful for!! After you’re done, compare lists and see what everyone else has come up with!
A THROUGH Z- What I’m thankful for.
A- Anu, my sister. She was kind enough to do my laundry throughout my college years (even though she was also a college student). I’m not sure if I ever even told her thank you.
B- Banana bread. It’s sweet but I don’t feel guilty eating it because it’s technically grains and fruit, right? Thankful for less guilty pleasures.
C- Caleb, my youngest son. Thankful for the spice he adds to our Samuel household.
D- Dad. My dad calls and sings me the happy birthday song every year. It’s totally off key but I think he does that on purpose. I love it and I’m thankful for Him.
E- Eggs. Does it raise or lower my cholesterol? Who really knows? I’m thankful for this quick and easy meal.
F- Fuzzy socks. Nothing warms my sole like fuzzy socks. (Pun intended ?)
G- God. I’m thankful He doesn’t always give me what I ask for, He gives me what He knows I need.
H- My Husband, Sunil. I love coming home and he’s one of the three reasons why. (See letters J & C to know the other two reasons). Thankful for him.
I- India. I’m grateful to live in America but I’m thankful for my Indian heritage and so very thankful for Indian food!
J- Joshua. My first born son. He’s just as disciplined in working out as he is in studying. He inspires me. So thankful for this kid!
K- Kent. He has been my manager at work for 16 years! I’m thankful for his kindness and his humor.
L- light. I love light. I’m thankful for a home with lots of windows and therefore lots of light.
M- My mama. I’m over forty but she still sends food home with me like she did when I was in college. Thankful for my mama!
N- No. It’s not always an easy word to say, but saying no to some things free me to do other things. Thankful for that word in the English vocabulary.
O- Olives. I love olives on my pizza! Thankful for the zest of flavor this tiny fruit can bring.
P- Prescriptions. Prescriptions keep me employed. Thankful to be employed.
Q- Quiet days. I am thankful for quiet days.
R- Roads. I’m grateful for the road system here in America.
S- Straight irons. Remember the days before straight irons were around? (See pic above) Oh, so thankful for straight irons!
T- Toilet paper. No explanation needed.
U- Umbrellas. I usually just run to my car in the rain …but it’s nice to know umbrellas exist in case I ever need one.
V- Vacuums. Makes cleaning a home so much easier than picking every crumb or piece of dirt up by hand.
W- Water. Without it, toilets wouldn’t work and we would all dehydrate and die.
X- X Ray machines. How would we ever know for sure if bones were broken? Grateful for whoever invented this.
Y- You. I’m grateful for you, our readers…and I’m really surprised you are still reading this and didn’t stop at A. Thank you!
Z- I’m thankful when I hear names starting with the letter z at graduations. It means the ceremony is almost over.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
-Binu
