In my last post, I mentioned that I didn't like the daily posting of something you're "thankful for" as your status update because I felt that after a while, it just gets pithy and meaningless.
Well, I was convicted about recognizing and expressing gratitude, so I have decided that for each day of this month, I am going to write a card to someone for whom I am grateful. This is perfect for me, because I enjoy writing and sending cards, but recently, Nich and I were talking about how we sometimes get overwhelmed because we feel as though we're going through this parenting thing alone. We came to the realization that we DO have a "village," though. Our "village" isn't here, in one place, but we do have incredible friends all over the world who do care deeply and love on us - sometimes in breathtakingly abundant and generous ways. We do thank those friends, but I think this is the perfect month to be deliberate in my gratitude.
I don't know who amongst my friends reads this blog - I mean, who on earth do I know in UAE right now? - but is there something you do to specially express your gratitude around Thanksgiving (either the month of or the day of or at the meal, etc.)?
Today, I have an extra "thankful for" item. Nich went out this afternoon to get a piece of wood so that he can install the top-of-the-stairs baby gate. I asked him if he would mind picking up a few groceries (which can be a little complicated these days with the WIC checks and all). He was such a trooper, and when he came home, he said with a smile, "I got you a little treat." When I go grocery shopping, I always get him a "little treat." It's usually something very small like a Snickers bar (which was his dad's favorite and hence, a nostalgic favorite of Nich's) or a box of frozen taquitos.
As I was putting away the groceries, I found my "little treat". Thanks, honey!
Well, I was convicted about recognizing and expressing gratitude, so I have decided that for each day of this month, I am going to write a card to someone for whom I am grateful. This is perfect for me, because I enjoy writing and sending cards, but recently, Nich and I were talking about how we sometimes get overwhelmed because we feel as though we're going through this parenting thing alone. We came to the realization that we DO have a "village," though. Our "village" isn't here, in one place, but we do have incredible friends all over the world who do care deeply and love on us - sometimes in breathtakingly abundant and generous ways. We do thank those friends, but I think this is the perfect month to be deliberate in my gratitude.
I don't know who amongst my friends reads this blog - I mean, who on earth do I know in UAE right now? - but is there something you do to specially express your gratitude around Thanksgiving (either the month of or the day of or at the meal, etc.)?
Today, I have an extra "thankful for" item. Nich went out this afternoon to get a piece of wood so that he can install the top-of-the-stairs baby gate. I asked him if he would mind picking up a few groceries (which can be a little complicated these days with the WIC checks and all). He was such a trooper, and when he came home, he said with a smile, "I got you a little treat." When I go grocery shopping, I always get him a "little treat." It's usually something very small like a Snickers bar (which was his dad's favorite and hence, a nostalgic favorite of Nich's) or a box of frozen taquitos.
As I was putting away the groceries, I found my "little treat". Thanks, honey!
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| It's a persimmon! I didn't even know until recently that they had these in this country! |
i often try to get matt something special too. i guess its a "thinking of you" kind of gesture. how sweet that your hubby did the same. and i must say i love reading your blog and hearing about your wonderful life. and i know you are truly blessed even if your blessings are spread far and wide you are loved!
ReplyDeleteI suppose the UAE person might have been me :) It's our hub whenever we travel. Thanks for posting. It's nice to read what's going on in your life!
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