I think that we can all agree that this year has been one for the books….and I don’t mean a great book that you can’t put down and want to read over and over and over and over. I am talking about the kind of book that you had to read in school….the one that you hated every minute of and didn’t want to read but you had to finish it anyway. And, as soon as the test was over, you threw it away!!!
There have been a lot of disappointments in 2020…..people have been scared, people have been sick and some have died, people have struggled emotionally, business endeavors have failed, fun things have been canceled, not-so-fun things have stretched out for a seeming eternity!!
And let’s face it, I have often struggled to be thankful in the midst of it all!!
But, as we approach Thanksgiving Day, I have been thinking of many, many things to be thankful for…. a husband who loves me, a beautiful home that shelters us well, children who are well established in their lives and relationships, stable jobs for Michael and I, money to provide what we need as well as much that we desire!! Also, this year has provided me with a new and enlarged studio and the addition of Julio into my journey.
But probably the thing that I am most thankful for this year is the gift of time that I have been given. COVID has forced me to slow down, stop running from one thing to another, and concentrate on the things that make me happy.
In August, I made the decision to “up-my-game” (I know that you are all tired of hearing that phrase) in one other area of my quilting…..my blog!!! I have realized that one of the things that I like best about this quilting journey is the opportunity it provides to help and encourage others and I truly hope that you readers come away excited about this crazy art of quilting!!!
Along the way, you have encouraged me as well, given me inspirations, and often much-needed advice. For that I thank you!!!
So I end by wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving and I pray that a thankful and caring spirit will pervade the hearts of us all!!!
5 thoughts on “Thanksgiving 2020…”
Thank you for sharing your encouraging words to meditate on as I reflect on 2020 and all that I am thankful for.
Thank you for your blog, Frances. I am often inspired and delighted by what I see you doing. Love you.
Thanks Andrea. We have to keep each other motivated and inspired!!!
Lovely quilt! And a blessed thanksgiving for you and your family. I do agree, we have been given a gift of time. and I am thankful!
Even with all of the hard things it truly has been a sweet year for me!!!