Gratitude
Perhaps it has something to do with the American Thanksgiving holiday, that drew Conrad to choosing this subject for today.
Gratitude
For family and friends, I am blessed.
For a roof over my head, fire in my hearth, food on my table and a comfortable bed to lay my weary bones, I am grateful.
For the opportunity to have known great love, may I be forever thankful.
I am grateful because the best things in life are not things.
In my book, the best things in life are friends.
So many of you have come through my fingertips at this keyboard,
The best gift we can give another human being is Time, and you have given that to me.
Big Time!
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The Loose Blogging Consortium active members at the moment are: OCD writer Conrad, Delirious, Maria/Gaelikaa, Magpie 11, Maria SilverFox, Padmum, Paul, Ramana, Rohit, WillKnott, & Little old me. We try to go live with our topics on Fridays, but life sometimes interferes and prevents posting until later in the weekend. That way you have an extra excuse to relax with coffee and enjoy the offerings.
Delirious said,
November 25, 2011 at 3:24 pm
It really is true that the best things in life aren’t “things”. I love that you mentioned time given to us as one thing you are grateful for. I love those kinds of gifts!
wisewebwoman said,
November 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Measure wealth by the things we have for which we have not paid money.
XO
WWW
Brighid said,
November 25, 2011 at 7:48 pm
When I think of you…I gratefully think of a timeless friend…
Grannymar said,
November 25, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Delirious - Time, spent sitting on the floor with a young child as s/he explores the wonders of a cardboard box, or just by being there at the bedside of an elderly person when they open their eyes; are gifts we can freely give yet they are worth more than gold.
WWW - Money, so often buys cold comfort.
Brighid - and the distance means nothing.
blackwatertown said,
November 25, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Good thoughts.
I echo them.
Conrad said,
November 25, 2011 at 11:59 pm
You always have the right priorities. And, you give better than you get.
I’m blessed to have you as a friend.
Rummuser said,
November 26, 2011 at 1:39 am
I ditto Conrad.
Grannymar said,
November 26, 2011 at 8:45 am
BWT - Simple thoughts, like me!
Conrad - I thought you were my adopted American cousin!
Ramana - Thank you Ditto Sir!
Ocdwriter said,
November 28, 2011 at 11:12 am
Short, yet so beautiful. If only all of us could view life through the same lens as you. I am a better person for having your company
Grannymar said,
November 28, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Ocd - We each have our own style, yours is the gift of vocabulary…. mine is lack of it!
Alice said,
November 28, 2011 at 11:55 pm
Lovely sentiments indeed, and so true they ring. I feel such “gratitude” that Hubby and I were able to visit you in Ireland last month. The gift of time you spent with us is fondly remembered.
Alice said,
November 28, 2011 at 11:56 pm
The gift of time indeed–so true a sentiment. Hubby and I especially enjoyed the gift of time with you in Ireland last month. Friendships–all kinds–are especially important as we age.
Grannymar said,
November 29, 2011 at 12:35 am
Alice - I thoroughly enjoyed my time with you.