Eclectic: Regina - Thanksgiving

Regina

By Regina Price

What does this mean to you? For me, it is a day for being thankful—for being “alive” and able to enjoy that day and other days -- and also I enjoy my relatives and friends.

• One, being thankful for that day means being thankful for the sun, the birds, the changing trees, the wind and water, and occasional rabbits, deer and other creatures. On that day, I always take some time for walking the dogs (they need a walk anyway) and so I always enjoy the atmosphere and warmth of being alive.
• Second, being thankful for my relatives includes my little grandchildren who I really enjoy and I wouldn’t have the opportunity to get to know them, if I died when I had the aneurysm. Now, every day is a gift to me and I enjoy being a grandmother to them.
• Third, I am thankful for my own children who grew up and are now making their way through life. I enjoy whatever they are learning and counsel them if they need more understanding about things. Sometimes they counsel me and it helps me enormously.
• Fourth, I am grateful for my husband, who stuck through my aneurysm and whatever that detailed for him and now he is contented and very nice with me every day. I love him very much!
• Fifth, I am very grateful for my relatives, some I met them in the past and some who are still alive today. Our past relatives made us how we are today. I am sure because of my earlier relatives and their difficult lives, I am stubborn and dogmatic. Also, my mother is a gem and I am grateful for her wisdom and the nice things that she says to me and to others. I am, additionally, very thankful for my sister  — I was a miserable older sister but through my aneurysm, my sister forgave me and we are great friends now.
• Sixth, I am continually grateful for my other friends -- those who live near me or those who don’t. I trust them and count on them to be my friend no matter what. Connecting with email or phoning is great as is walking and talking and tea drinking when this is possible.
• Another item that I absolutely grateful for is the vegetable garden—not only making things grow by myself but also making vegetables that are used doing our thanksgiving dinner — potatoes, carrots, salad fixings including lettuce, kale, tomatoes, peppers and herbs. 

For many people, the day of thanksgiving is about food and entertainment -- but not for me. I make a great supper but what I really enjoy is the talking, giggling, laughter and love that flows through our house on that day.

To those reading this, I hope and wish you will enjoy the Thanksgiving Day!