For the past several years, I have chosen to celebrate Thanksgiving all month long with a simple post - a statement of what or who I am thankful for. I hoped at the end of the month that those people who have been a blessing in my life really knew that they meant something to me. I also hoped that I could view the world from a better happier place (perhaps I was taking a page from the Oprah Gratitude Journal idea).
While the exercise was good, this year I decided to step it up. I have decided to really show people what they mean in my life and I hope to be a catalyst for people doing nice things for one another through the entire year rather than just a month.
Today, I had plans to visit with a friend I had not seen in a very long time for a happy hour get-together. My friend Rick used to work with me YEARS ago. I recently got back in touch with him. He has a friend who also had some questions about another of my previous jobs (to say that I switch jobs often is like saying is the sky really blue). I was happy to lend my thoughts and experience. I was glad to make time for an old friend. I thought it would be a great way to start the month.
I also thought that this would be the end of my "do goodness" today. But then, I received a call from my cousin this morning. He needed some immediate help with his 3 month old son due to some complications with my cousin. I was pleased to be able to help. All I did was go up to the house feed the baby and put him down to sleep. Clean slightly and then head home. I didn't feel like I was all that helpful - but did what I could.
I guess I could say that this was an even better start to the month - blessed to be a blessing.
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