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Thanksgiving Love
I spend a lot of this time of year talking about the stresses of the holiday. How preparing can make you anxious, how family members can drive you nuts, how some will suffer depression around this time. But thanksgiving is also an opportunity to give thanks... not for what you have, but for who you have.
Having people you love and who love you back is probably your most valuable asset. Strong relationships nourish you, provide support, allow you to give meaningfully and are a frequent source of joy. It is true that every relationship has its struggles and tough times but, generally speaking, effort put in equals enjoyment gotten out of it.
On this holiday many of you will be with people you love but don't get to see all the time. It's worth some extra effort to spend real time talking and listening, and also appreciating each other. You are making new memories to sustain you over the times apart and they build and grown that relationship. Take a minute to tell that person how thankful you are to have them in your life. It will make your thanksgiving really special.
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Having people you love and who love you back is probably your most valuable asset. Strong relationships nourish you, provide support, allow you to give meaningfully and are a frequent source of joy. It is true that every relationship has its struggles and tough times but, generally speaking, effort put in equals enjoyment gotten out of it.
On this holiday many of you will be with people you love but don't get to see all the time. It's worth some extra effort to spend real time talking and listening, and also appreciating each other. You are making new memories to sustain you over the times apart and they build and grown that relationship. Take a minute to tell that person how thankful you are to have them in your life. It will make your thanksgiving really special.
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What a lovely sentiment Dr. Gail- thanks it means alot to
someone away for the Holiday in the Military--
P.S. I love the picture of you on the couch-- you have lovely legs
Yes, it does mean a lot to military members to connect with family members during the holidays. It would also mean a lot to them to be acknowledged on American television while they're far away from their country and loved ones at holiday time.
I think that thanksgiving should be in a full sense Thanx giving, people should be kind to each other and it will make every one feel much better