But this past month we decided to try and focus on our blessings and to try to do more for others. There are a lot of people (in the US, and throughout the world) that are struggling far more than we are, and we are truly, truly thankful for our material, spiritual, and all of the other blessings in our lives. :)
I forgot to put this photo on the last post- Spanish Moss. :)
We are thankful for the beautifully diverse world we have to live in.
We are thankful for 3 healthy, happy children.
Jacob has learned to hold things and now everything goes into his mouth as quickly as he can get it there. We find it's a challenge to teach our children about gratitude. We want to give them what they need, and many of their wants... but we also want them to understand that there are so many who have to go without and to have compassion and charity. I know little kids are pretty naturally egocentric, but we're still discussing ways to help them understand this. Any suggestions?
This is our "Thankful Tree."
Throughout November we talked about things we were thankful for at dinner time and put them on our tree. Some of my favorites: Halloween, 'snowmans' & Father in Heaven (from Toby,) my brothers, cheese, & Ariel (from Charlotte,) a singing voice, the mountains, & Julie (from Rob,) and Robert, Chinese take-out, & prayer (from yours truly.)
Oh look, it's the Savannah river again. (My organizational skills could use a tune-up.)
3 comments:
I love the idea for the tree! I'm going to use that one :)
What a great family activity, Julie! My little ingrates and I are going to use your gratitude tree idea ourselves. :)
I love that thankful tree idea! I'm going to have to use that next year.
--Harmony
Post a Comment