1) Yummy buffet dinner at the Hyatt with the family
2) Family movie date to see the new "Christmas carol" movie with Jim Carrey. It was amazing.
3) Went further than ever running today without stopping.
Ok so what would a blog about thankfulness be without a post on thanksgiving day? I find it heartwarming that our nation has a holiday dedicated to reaching out to loved ones and counting our blessings. It makes us better people to stop and reflect formally each year on all that we are grateful for doesn't it? And Thanksgiving sets such a wonderful tone for the upcoming season where we will collectively celebrate the birth and life of our Savior Jesus Christ. It puts us in a charitable frame of mind. And a humble one. We are filled with greater love for others as we gather together to celebrate and share our abundance one with another.
I am reminded today as I relax and feast with my family that there are many who are still hard at work. Devoted individuals who have chosen public service professions that do not allow for days off. Today as I slept in there were firefighters showing up early at the firehouse. As I lounged on the couch cuddling with my kids there were police officers out on patrol. As I enjoyed a lovely meal there were doctors and nurses caring for those in the hospital who needed their skills on this day. Today as my family laughed and played together there were soldiers in far away places, often dangerous ones, who were longing for their families too. Today I am thankful for the steadfast hardworking people who provide comfort and safety in our communities every day. Even on weekends and holidays. I thank them today from the bottom of my heart.
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