A Thanksgiving Reflection

​Giving thanks should be an everyday occurrence. Often it is not. Fortunately we have one week-end in a year to remind us of the importance of a "thank you." Let's build on this week-end and during the coming year develop an attitude of gratitude and thanksgiving.

Give thanks for: 
Our families, friends and neighbours,
Our associates, colleagues, and employers,
Our customers, suppliers and service providers,
Our helpers, mentors and supporters.

Give thanks for:
The expanding sky and the heating sun,
The waving ocean and rippling waters,
The breathing air and the whistling wind,
The glistening grasses and blooming flowers.

Give thanks for:
Those who lead us with compassion and care,
Those who teach us to forgive and share,
Those who bring us their gift and talent,
Those who guide us with hope and trust.

Give thanks for:
Our senses to see, touch, smell and hear,
Our ability to walk, skip and run,
Our laughter and joy,
Our gift of life

Give thanks for all these and more
Share the gift of gratitude to all those you know
And even those you don't. Give thanks..

Richard P. Fontanie MSW, FCMC
Image courtesy Dale Swanston

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