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Giving Thanks
by Deborah Ann Tornillo
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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Reflecting on family, the kindness of others and on living a life of goodness.

Giving Thanks

When I give thanks,

I stop for a moment in appreciation

For what I have received in life.

First and foremost, for me, I’m thankful

For the presence of loved ones in my life.

I’m thankful for my health, and

The continued health of those I love.

I am thankful for the kindnesses

I have received in life.

I am thankful for the forgiveness

I have found in life,

I am thankful for the gifts in my life,

For which goes beyond what I can

Legitimately demand of life

And, of other people.

Thanksgiving is not simply to be

Thankful for the goodness of others,

But also to live a life of goodness,

A life for which we can all be thankful.

Deborah Ann Tornillo

Deborah Tornillo

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Reviewed by Regis Auffray	11/25/2009

Lovely, apt, and timely sentiments well-shared, Deborah. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Ours (in Canada) is in October. Love and blessings, Regis




Reviewed by John Bidwell	11/25/2009

Beautiful thoughts. I am thankful I know where to look for them. :) John

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