Signs the holiday season is coming:
- It's dark at 5:30 pm
- Radio stations are playing Christmas music
- Commercials for children's toys are taking over television channels
Regardless of your holiday traditions and celebrations, these signs are also good reminders for us to stop and be thankful for all of the blessings in our lives. I would encourage you to find a night this week to sit down for a family dinner and participate in this activity together....
'An Unusual Thanksgiving'....
It is easy for us to think of things we are thankful for, but are you ready for a challenge? See if you can think of 10 things you normally complain about and find a reason to be thankful for them. I'll give some examples to get you started....
Even though....
....I have to do my laundry, I am thankful to have nice clothes to wear.
....I have to get up really early, I am thankful to see beautiful sunrises on my way to school.
....I have to listen to my mom and dad lecture me, I am thankful to have a family that cares about me.
...I have to do chores, I am thankful that my family needs my help.
Now it's your turn. Take turns among the members of your family finding ways to be thankful for those things you most often complain about. You might be in for a few surprises.
Feel free to share some of your favorites in the comments section - I'm sure some of us can relate!!
