Thankful for Life
This Thanksgiving started out with a Whatsapp note from my high school friends that a fun-loving friend of ours who was a fellow school councillor (student government representative) had passed away from cancer. He is the first of high school friends I know to go and I'm deeply saddened by the news.
During each Thanksgiving season, I like to take stock of the many wonderful people in my life and spend a moment thinking of all the things that I'm grateful for. I don't believe I have ever stopped to think about being thankful for having life itself. This struck me like a lightning bolt this year.
As a foodie, I have great love (and appetite!) for food and enjoy Thanksgiving for not only the chance to spend time with family but also to indulge in the gluttonous spread of festive foods of the Fall season -- thanks to my sister-in-law slaving away in the kitchen. I need only bring fruits, an appetizer and a side. I'm thankful for that convenience!
My husband, who has been my rock, is someone for whom I am thankful is in my life. Having his love, support (and occasional massages!), and companionship to come home to every day is such a warm and comforting feeling to have daily.
My parents are thousands of miles away in Singapore and my dad suffers from Alzheimer's and dementia. He can't always remember my name but for now, he still knows who I am, and I am thankful for that.
It seems that as I get older, the things I am thankful for become more and more basic. I suppose the basics are everything. Without life, without family, without love, without food, without shelter, without friends, life would not be nearly as amazing.
Have a fabulous thanksgiving!
During each Thanksgiving season, I like to take stock of the many wonderful people in my life and spend a moment thinking of all the things that I'm grateful for. I don't believe I have ever stopped to think about being thankful for having life itself. This struck me like a lightning bolt this year.
As a foodie, I have great love (and appetite!) for food and enjoy Thanksgiving for not only the chance to spend time with family but also to indulge in the gluttonous spread of festive foods of the Fall season -- thanks to my sister-in-law slaving away in the kitchen. I need only bring fruits, an appetizer and a side. I'm thankful for that convenience!
My husband, who has been my rock, is someone for whom I am thankful is in my life. Having his love, support (and occasional massages!), and companionship to come home to every day is such a warm and comforting feeling to have daily.
My parents are thousands of miles away in Singapore and my dad suffers from Alzheimer's and dementia. He can't always remember my name but for now, he still knows who I am, and I am thankful for that.
It seems that as I get older, the things I am thankful for become more and more basic. I suppose the basics are everything. Without life, without family, without love, without food, without shelter, without friends, life would not be nearly as amazing.
Have a fabulous thanksgiving!
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