I wrote a list of things I am thankful for and then got sidetracked by life. My son needed tending these past few days and so I went. He’s a grown man, married and has a life of his own, but mothers will always be mothers so while his wife was at work I made sure he had something to eat and taking care of himself – this in between trips to the farmers’ market and meditation class, taking my car in for service and walking in the rain. Busy past few days and for some reason, all was OK. Even the $647+ I paid for the installation of four new tires on my car and the news that I’m looking at another $1000 for a couple of worn out car parts did not make a dent out of that feeling of well being. For some reason, there is a sense of OKness in life right now. For that I am grateful.
This morning I gave my son and his wife a ride to the train station. They were on their way to visit her family for Thanksgiving. They are a lot more relaxed about getting ready and being at the airport in time for their flight. On the other hand, I tend to pack days ahead and will be at the airport hours before my flight. Anticipatory anxiety I guess. The amazing thing is: they always make it. OK, sometimes just barely make it, but they do. So I could just chill.
So now am back in my apartment. Just had my breakfast. Am in front of my computer. Responded to emails; watched a few clips of Charice singing Because You Loved me at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Good to see she didn’t freeze. Didn’t like it that they cut off her song with a commercial break, but I guess they’re on a tight schedule. Everything has to be orchestrated on cue. I noticed she wasn’t waving to the crowds like everybody was. I imagine she was getting ready for her song. I was chuckling imagining that she probably would have enjoyed being a spectator instead of riding on that float!
An earlier video of the Good Housekeeping float showed Charice waving to the crowd. Ahh, she was into it. Glad to see. Although I think this parade is a bit of a spectacle that tend to drive me running for the other direction (prefer quiet places), still, it’s good to see people enjoying it. And if you’re going to be in it, might as well have fun!
I like the fact that I get to celebrate Thanksgiving Day in quiet. I hope my children and their families are having fun appreciating the day. To me, gratitude is appreciating one’s life – whatever the circumstances may be. Life is a gift! To fully appreciate one’s life is to celebrate each day in gratitude. Thanksgiving is not just one day out of 365. It is a way of life!
Have a Happy Daily Thanksgiving to all!
