An animal I am thankful for…

I don’t have any animals but have fond memories of Charlotte – the dog of my childrens’ childhood.  And Tess – the special friend of my daughters. 

They were special animals.  

A challenge I’m thankful for…

 I’m not usually thankful for challenges.  Wait – I’m never thankful for challenges.  

Maybe the most challenging thing I’ve experienced was becoming a nurse and that first year.  So I am thankful I made that journey, because it brought me to doing what I do now.  A job, vocation, hobby, most rewarding daily activity of supporting moms becoming moms.  

A promise I am thankful for…

that we will remain faithful to each other.  

A teacher I am thankful for. . . 

One of my nursing instructors told me that I am indeed a leader since I had a family I was leading.  (when I denied that I was a leader)  

Another teacher I’m thankful for – at Germanna (finishing my BSN), I took a class I thought was about the history of philosophy, but ended up requiring consideration of what I thought about philosophical concepts. The course was so enjoyable and I enjoyed getting to know the instructor, too.  

Thanksgiving:  A moment from today I’m thankful for…

seeing family together, having my parents still here.  Siblings together.  Grandchildren.  People.

A treasure I am grateful for…

I tend to “treasure” time and words from people I love,  more than objects as treasures.   Yes,  do like things, too – but try to remain aware that things are just things.

 

A tradition I am thankful for…

Spending time with family on holidays, since (in our case) the gathering does not tend to be filled with drama or awkward conversations.   (Enneagram Nines abound…)