Facing Forward, Pursuing Progress
Here in the US, it’s Thanksgiving, a day where we’re supposed to step back and look at what’s good in the world, and, well, be thankful. It’s challenging to not obsess over the problems, over what’s wrong. I’m thankful for my family, good friends, and the opportunities I have.
And for each of you, my dear readers. Thank you for reading my thoughts and for being a part of my life.
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Under this sunshine
Pondering fragility
And life’s strange graces
Such a strange week. Monday afternoon my son crashed his skateboard, ending up with a significant concussion and “mild” bleeding on the brain. Monday night & Tuesday were spent talking about many possible (and frightening) scenarios. Wednesday we’re talking about leaving and Thursday we made it home. Friday we joined some friends for dinner. Surreal, in the end.
Now, we only just started this journey. 45 minutes at dinner with friends exhausted him. He spent most this morning’s energy at our eye doctor’s simply getting glasses adjusted.
We’re home. His mind is mostly intact, and healing quickly. Doctors believe we’ll have 100% recovery. Looking at the possibilities, I feel deep gratitude. We escaped some brutal stuff. I’m grateful for that.
Thanksgiving is past
Yet my gratitude runs strong
So much awesomeness
Seek a grace filled life
So important: attitude
Embrace gratitude
So much beauty here
When sun shines, it’s glorious
I also love rain
The kindness of friends
Creating community
And nurturing grace
Friends make life’s journey more beautiful. They should be celebrated more.
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p style=”font-family:"”>Seems appropriate, the month of Thanksgiving, to focus on gratitude. Today’s haiku sets the stage, reminding us of the value of gratitude, of connection, of interdependence.
Sharing thankfulness
So many blessings this night
Filled with gratitude
Today’s gratitude:
The joys of a morning tea
And functioning cars