At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.

~ Albert Schweitzer  

For me, every day is Thanksgiving Day. 

I awaken each morning to the joy of being alive and healthy, and to the knowledge that I have friends, family, and animals I love, that I have a roof over my head and bread on the table, that I live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, and that I have useful, productive ways to occupy my days.

Still, it's good to have a special day set aside to celebrate the many gifts in our lives. Let's create a bountiful feast served on a festive table, and share it with those we love, and perhaps even with a lonely stranger. Let's enjoy our food, mindful that it is our privilege ~ and should be everyone's right ~ to eat until we are satisfied. Let's phone or email far-off family and friends to let them know how important they are to us. Let's share all we have ~ food, laughter, joy, optimism, love ~ with everyone around us.

Thank you for being a part of my life.

Rodelinde

If the only prayer you said in your whole life was Thank You, that would suffice. 

~ Meister Eckhart