Appreciation

There are so many things we are so very thankful for. I can't even begin to touch on the list. But most importantly, we're thankful for our relationship with God, our dearly loved family and friends, good health, shelter and food. What else could we ask for?
This morning while watching dancers perform in the Macy's parade, Vanessa said, "I wish I could be crazy like them." I replied, "You are." Vanessa then said, "No, I can only watch."

As Vanessa and I talked about the significance of today, I went on to ask if she is thankful for her toys. Since she wasn't responding I pointed out that not all kids have toys like she does. Her reply: "But I have toys!" I think this holiday season we'll be sure to share toys with kids who don't have any.

Yesterday she was thankful for fairy tales:

And I imagine Zane may one day be thankful for all the football that's on TV on Thanksgiving. He was sure to dress for it today.

"Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that really continues to have a heart toward what it was intended for: thankfulness."

~Kim Wier