What are you really grateful for? No. I don’t mean the usual things we all say when asked on Thanksgiving Day. Family. Friends. Health. We used to just eat on Thanksgiving, but somewhere along the way a family member introduced a toast and the awkward asking everyone to come up with something they were grateful for.
When family eyes turned to me I’d say I was grateful for family or health or friends. It was the same for everyone at the table. Anything beyond those three words opened a person up to shame-laden teasing. I think we all imagined baring our souls but in the end couldn’t.
Here are a few things I’m grateful for:
TICKS. Well, not really. Ticks are gross. They carry disease. I have the disease–in fact I have THREE tick diseases. Health wake-up calls are good things. With my NEW DIET and Chinese herbal cures I feel better than I’ve felt in years! Yay, ticks!
PTSD. Again, not really a fun thing. The foster kid has it so we thought a therapy dog might help. Elizabeth the GOLDEN RETRIEVER arrived. Can anyone say anything bad about a golden retriever? No.
BAD BOOK REVIEWS. They’re mood killers, for sure, BUT they’re also reminders that you had the guts to publish. They motivate us to finally get proper editing done.
ABANDONED ANIMALS. This one is truly awful, but, for those of us who enjoy rescuing them, these animals are a blessing.
WINTER. Some people hate the cold. And the dark. And the cold. Enter wood stoves and lounging dogs in front of wood stoves.
***Just thought of another one: Messy childhoods are great for writers! I’m really grateful for mine!
How about you? What unusual things are you grateful for this year?
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12 responses to “5 Horrible Things I’m Grateful For”
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Adrienne! Love your list.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Jacqui!
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Adrienne, what a lovely and unusual grateful list…but I see what you mean! I love golden retrievers – cuddliest, kindest dogs around! I’ve had a couple of debilitating illnesses which forced changes to my life…at the time it seemed unbearable but much changed for the better.
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Yes, it feels like a lot of things that needed to be addressed are coming to a head.
I hope your illnesses are far in the past and that you are well now!
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PS. I meant to add, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. xx
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Thanks, Annika! Have a wonderful holiday season.
xo
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Happy Thanksgiving
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You too!
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I absolutely love what you did with this post!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed. Are you excited for Prince Harry? My daughter is devastated. LOL.
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hehehe honestly? I’m just thinking how politically expedient it could be right now and hoping for a bank holiday 😉
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This is the most unusual Thanksgiving gratefulness post I’ve ever read, but I see what you mean. You see the world uniquely.
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