BELOVED,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
Today I will spend the holiday alone physically. I used to
begrudge the stores that remained open on holidays thus
preventing families from being all together. I have a
different perspective now which I am grateful for. With this
economy, people are being given the opportunity to earn
extra money which is sorely needed.
We can celebrate Thanksgiving every day as we become
aware of all that we have to be grateful for. My youngest
son Bruce, was given the opportunity to earn extra money
today as was my daughter-in-law Angelica, my oldest son
Steve’s wife. For that, I am grateful.
I laid in bed this morning grateful that I could gently ponder
all my blessings and then rose to greet a day where I could
just be kind of in slow motion. I put on my large furry soft
housecoat and slippers that cushioned my feet and just
leisurely went to the bow window to see what the lake had
to offer me today. The sun is not out and it is 32 degrees but
as I stand looking, the heat is right below me so I am toasty
warm.
There is nothing spectacular to look at but I am one with Mother
Nature as the mallard ducks are ducking their heads below the
water to nibble on the weeds which is their food. They are also
preening themselves at the edge of the water. The smaller birds
are flitting around nibbling and the ones who are still are small
puffed up balls as they expand their feathers to retain the heat.
The larger birds are flying around, going from tree to tree and
across my view of the water.
While I enjoy the spectacular views that are sometimes there, it
is because of the comfortable day to day views that make them
so memorable, It is much like our day to day activities, they make
the holidays so memorable when we gather together in remembrance
of the love between us.
Bruce called me as I settled in meditation to wish me a Happy
Thanksgiving and I was in even more gratitude afterwards as
I resumed my prayers. After being filled up with Love and
Gratitude, I settled down again to enjoy a breakfast I usually
only allow myself on Sundays. Since becoming diagnosed with
Celiac and needing to be gluten-free, one of the treats I missed
most was bagels and cream cheese. I used to have them for
breakfast every Sunday.
Well, a new brand has appeared in the gluten-free market. UDI’s.
Their bagels are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, just
like regular ones. Even people who do not need to be gluten-free
enjoy them. As I was shopping at Peas On Earth, a gluten-free,
vegan and organic store, I noticed Organic cream cheese. It has
such a mild sweet flavor (not sugary) that it really was the topping
on the bagel(cake). I am so grateful for those who continue to try
to make our food taste scrumptious instead of like cardboard.
At my age, it is a treat to find something I have not eaten before.
Since I am alone today, I decided to make myself a Cornish
Hen which I have never had. I am looking forward to
having that along with mashed potatoes and butternut squash
with a touch of maple syrup for my Thanksgiving Feast. and guess
what? I also found organic ice cream sandwiches with gluten-free
ice cream between two gluten-free chocolate cookies for desert.
Yummm!!!! Am I not blessed?
Most of all, I want to thank you for being in my life. If not for
you, I would not have the opportunity to put to pen my musings
and thoughts. You are a light in my life which allows me to be
so grateful for being human. We humans are one with Mother
Nature and all the gifts She has to share with us. Where would
we be without our Beloved Planet, our home? Earth supplies us
with all we need to live and the opportunities to be with one
another in so many myriads of scenarios. Let us be grateful for
one another and the diversity we share.
Please come along with me in feeling the gratitude for each other
and what we have been given. Thank you again for being you.
Simply gorgeous!
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ENJOY THE TRIP!!!!!
Love and Light,
Mary Grace
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