As the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, I have been thinking a lot about how much I have to be thankful for. In the past, I have found myself overlooking Thanksgiving and simply going from Halloween to Christmas with a simple turkey dinner and football day with the family in between. This year I have made a point to take full advantage of the amazing Thanksgiving holiday, its significance, and the teaching opportunity it holds for my two small children. Since my husband went through a battle with cancer last year, I have found myself much more grateful for the small things in life that I often took for granted before. My heart melts every night when my 4 year old son thanks God for a healthy Daddy, but I am often wondering how I can instill a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the simple and often overlooked things in life in my children’s hearts and minds at young age.
I read this article and thought my Kori’s Corner readers would appreciate it. It is a good reminder to all age groups to take a step back this Thanksgiving and appreciate all the wonderful people in our lives and all we have to be grateful for.
