Happy Sunday, and Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends! While cultivating a spirit of gratitude is important throughout the whole year, the fact that it’s Thanksgiving weekend makes this Gratitude Linkup even more meaningful to me. I truly hope you’ll join me in practicing gratitude and giving thanks!

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(If you’d like a bit of background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup, check out this post.)
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
- Write and post an entry in your own blog containing your gratitude list for a moment in time.
- Share the URL to your gratitude blog post by clicking the “add your link” button at the end of this post and filling out the information.
- Share the Gratitude Linkup with your blog readers by clicking the “get the InLinkz code” link at the end of this post and copy/pasting the appropriate code into your gratitude blog post.
- Visit some of the blogs listed in the Gratitude Linkup and comment on their posts.
My Gratitude List
In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- The most gorgeous October weather a person could ask for.
- A husband who loves me and is able to make me laugh, daily… and who isn’t afraid to express his feelings.
- Tomato plants that seem to thrive on neglect and keep producing, and producing, and producing the most delicious, vine-ripened, red, juicy fruit.
- Parents who spent money on piano lessons and braces, gave me a terrific sister, and continue to demonstrate an amazing example of what marriage should be.
- The Holstee Manifesto.
- Those pretty purple flowers growing wild along the back fence, and the delightful fact that they regularly catch my eye when I look up from my desk.
- A caring sister who shares an abundance of talent, love, and fun with her world.
- My surprisingly wonder-filled 40s.

I love your gratitude list! I am grateful that you’ve opened this up for others. Today I’m filled with gratitude for the friends in my life.
Connie McLeod recently posted… The Golden Rule
Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 13, 2013
I’m so glad you joined in, Connie! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie, Take Two (or four!)
Twitter: elizabethsheryl
October 13, 2013
Love the Gratitude lists!
Elizabeth recently posted… Music
Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 14, 2013
Me too!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie, Take Two (or four!)
Happy Thanksgiving … I learned a little about your holiday today! I hope you are enjoying every morsel and have even more to be thankful for!
Marika recently posted… Autumn – Just trekkin’ in
Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 14, 2013
Thank you so much! Looking forward to turkey dinner this evening. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie, Take Two (or four!)
I don’t have anything to link, but I wanted to say that I think it’s a lovely idea.
Jerimi recently posted… From Three To Two
Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 14, 2013
Thank you, Jerimi! 🙂
All wonderful things to be grateful!! Hope you enjoyed your holiday!
Kathy recently posted… Silent Sunday: Face Zentangle
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October 14, 2013
Thanks, Kathy! Still enjoying it, as a matter of fact – Thanksgiving dinner tonight. Yum!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie, Take Two (or four!)
Twitter: WalkerThornton
October 14, 2013
Love seeing your gratitude list, it always reminds me to slow down and count my blessings. What am I grateful for? New friends, a new grandbaby on the way, personal clarity….
Thanks!
Walker Thornton recently posted… Learning How to Talk About Sex
Twitter: alphabetsalad
October 14, 2013
Sounds like a wonderful list to me. Thank you for sharing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… A Happy Thanksgiving
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