This is the time of year when we look at the world with renewed gratitude for the blessings in our lives. I don’t know why we have to be reminded to be thankful when every day brings its own miracles and blessings. I think we spend so much time focusing our prayers on big blessings—like relief from pain, successful cancer treatment, healthy babies, the safety of our loved ones—that we forget to say thank you for all the mini blessings that we are surrounded by day in and day out.
I am hugely grateful for the medical miracles showered on my friends and my family and equally thankful for those who are now pain-free and wrapped in the arms of Jesus. But I’m focusing now on the many mini blessings I am gifted with.
- A day when the mail is delivered before dark and it is everything that was scanned on informed delivery saying it was expected today.
- Waking up next to my sweet husband of more than fifty years.
- Lunch al fresco with a friend whose white count would allow visitors.
- I am thankful the local Barnes and Noble carries all five of my books. If you will be in the area, I am doing a book signing on Saturday, Dec 13 Noon- 4 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa Barnes and Noble in Midtown. Stop for one of my books or just stop for a hug! Hope to see you there.
- The enthusiasm of my thirteen year old great niece who wants to be an author when she is older. She really already is. I’m reading her story as it is born.
- The arthritis in my fingers remaining at bay for me to knit socks, crochet baby blankets, spin colorful yarn, weave warm scarves, do needlework, and paint and put together tiny pieces for the buildings on my husband’s model railroad.
- A positive letter from an unexpected source that brought tears to my eyes.
- Lunch with friends who make time for us to continue decades of friendship.
- A text message just saying I’m loved. I confess, sometimes it makes me pick up the phone to talk to the sender because no text message can replace the sound of a voice of someone you love.
- A wonderful cardiac calcium score (4) after going through a difficult test.
- Celebrating making another orbit around the sun.
- Scrapbooks and photo albums that let me relive so many of the wonderful moments of my life.
- Good books to read including one my great nephew shared with me that he had been percolating for several years—a stirring sci-fi fantasy. Can’t wait to see how it ends.
- My readers—veteran followers and new. I love seeing a new name pop up on a review or a new follower. It’s always great when longtime readers and followers leave comments on my blog.
- I love that I have readers who want to be early recipients of my latest work. One of those early readers is my husband whose lawyer training keeps my characters from doing anything that would land them in jail. Thank you all!
I’m sure there are many more mini blessings, but these are top of mind today. Take a moment to be thankful for not only the major miracle blessings in your life, but for all the little moments when positives rain down on you and make you smile.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Enjoy!
Sometimes it is hard to be thankful. This year was a challenge, with the loss of a sister, a brother-in-law, who was as close to a brother as I ever would have, two very dear friends, and many others who, while not close were still in my realm of acquaintances, most for many years. When you get to a certain age, it’s to be expected. It’s hard. yet we go on, for them, and look for the little things, like you said. I’m thankful to see my books published, one this year, one possibly two next year. And always thankful for my family and friends. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
I am thankful for reading your email today, Kim, it reminded me to be thankful too! Thank you, Kay
Thanks Kim…your thoughts are always heart warming to me. Give each other a hug from me…miss you guys!
Absolutely loved your blessing post. Hope you are both doing well. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
What a lovely reminder that we should be thankful for all blessings, including the mini ones that are such a big part of our everyday lives. Thank you so much, Kim. And wishing you and your entire family a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I can agree wholehearted with your list. Blessings for a great holiday!
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for the IT Director who hired me years ago, grateful to work for such an amazing boss, and most of all thankful for getting to know — and care about — the boss I call a friend. ❤️
Thanks for reminding us of the small pleasures of life, Kim. Recently a fairly new friend I made at a writers’ meeting came up to me with an unexpected gift. She made a beautiful speech thanking me for flowers I regularly bring as presentations at our meetings and that she had received on several occasions. Her gift was a mini homemade Christmas pudding in a small bowl and a mini homemade Christmas cake. I was overwhelmed and it made my day and I still feel warm just thinking about it.
Happy Thanksgiving Kim, Im thankful for the blessings of your bond with that 13 year old great neice who adores you and thanks to your encouragement, believes her dreams of being an author could come true.
Love to you, Terrie Hay
Kim, I always love any moment that your name shows up in my inbox! During the entirety of the moments reading your blog, I felt myself smiling. Your words are so impactful, and without fail, my mind always sees your sweet smiling face as I think through your notes. It makes me want to give you a big, squishy hug! I am forever thankful for all the massive and mini blessings in my life, and you are one of the biggest. Love you
There is always something to be thankful for, I am so thankful you are my big sister ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving, love you always
Thankful for all the mornings I got to start my work day in your office at the hospital having a cup of your special ordered Gevalia coffee and the excitement of what would be the flavor of choice. Memories. Happy Thanksgiving!
Such a great perspective. Thank for the beautiful reminders. Thankful for you, dear friend.
I enjoyed your mini blessings. I have great memories of the Christmas seasons that I spent with you and your family on Beetown Road.
Bill(y)
Said differently: Stop and smell the roses!
Love this sentiment. So glad you have so many mini blessings and that you had a low cardiac calcium score. Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Sending lots of love!
Happy Thanksgiving! With times being what they are, we definitely need to hang onto the positives
Happy Thanksgiving Kim, it is always great to read these and hear from you!
P.S. Most of kids still use and love their blankets. 😀
Love,
Ben and Family
Beautiful! I can’t say my mini blessing today is a text from you, because it is a HUGE blessing. Love you and enjoy your post and writing so much. Happy Thanksgiving to all