November 20th: A Heart Full Of Thanks

I can't remember where or when I first read this poem, but it remains one of my favorite.

A Heart Full of Thanks

For November days and steady rain

Snow and sun and gathered grain

For pumpkins in a wagon

Skies dark and bright

A field full of broom sedge

Orange in the misty light

For family and friends

And matters of the heart

For joys and sorrows----

And courage to take part

For cold winds and warm fires

A cat on my lap

For feasting and foolishness

And a child taking a nap

For good times and bad times

For the time that lies ahead

For all the gifts of life

And love not left unsaid

Please join us for a family Thanksgiving

Friday November 24, 2006

In November 2006 I sent personal Thanksgiving invitations to each of my family members.

I knew everyone was already coming, but I wanted them to know how much it meant to be together as a family.

I think I'll use it this Thanksgiving too, in one way or another.

The Girasole Lady