The Personal Blog of Carol Davis
Today I am thankful for food. Food gives us energy and keeps us alive. I am fortunate enough to have more than enough food. Thank you to all who help get food to people.
Today I am thankful for friends. Friends make life’s journey better. I have friends I have known forever. I have others that are new friendships. They are all important to me. My life has been enriched by each and every friendship I have. Thank you all for being my friend.
Today I am thankful for candles. Candles are our friends. They provide light and beauty. They help us celebrate birthdays. Thank you to our waxy friends.
Today I am thankful for photography. I have loved photography for as long as I can remember. When I was a child I loved to look at photos with my Grandpa and I was always asking to use his cameras. I love to capture moments in time so I can look back on memories. Thank you to all who have made photography possible.
Today I am thankful for chocolate. I love chocolate. It is my best friend, my comfort, my happiness. I like it in the from of candy, cakes, brownies, ice cream, cookies, and any other form. Chocolate is the best. Thank you to all the chocolate makers of the world.
Today I am thankful for my brother Bill. My brother was a lot of fun when we were kids and I have great memories of us growing up together. Sure, we didn’t always get along, but the love always was and always will be there. I do not see Bill as much as I would like these days, but I think of him often. I love you Silly Billy. Thank you for always being there for me.
Today I am thankful for grandparents. The grandparent-grandchild relationship is a special one that leaves a lifetime of warm memories. I miss my grandparents so much, but I was fortunate to have 2 of them around into adulthood. My children are lucky enough to still have 4 grandparents and a great grandma in their lives. That is a lot of love. Thank you to all of the grandparents for loving their grandchildren unconditionally and being in their lives.
Today I am thankful for books. Books are a gateway to new worlds, a great learning tool, and a way to get away from it all. Thank you to the countless authors, editors, publishers, bookstores and others who provide us with books.
Today I am thankful for the sun. The sun keeps us warm and cozy and helps sustain life. It also looks really pretty at sunrise, sunset and shining down. The sun also gives us light so we can see the beauty all around us. Thank you sun for making my life a lot brighter.
Today I am thankful for my mother. My mother is am amazing woman who has always been there for me. I cannot even begin to describe how much I love and admire her. My mother has taught me so much over the years and I am so glad we have such a great relationship. Thank you, Mom, for loving me and showing me the way.
