I’ve got to confess, I haven’t really had an attitude of gratitude lately. Or rather, I’m not feeling very thankful about Thanksgiving, because that’s what the main problem is. Our plans have changed several times, and none of the usual things are happening this year, which leaves me feeling disappointed instead of excited.

So I try to spin it in a positive direction:

I’m thankful to have an abundance of family within driving distance.

I’m thankful for a new-to-us van that can get us there.

I’m thankful that Connor is healthy enough to be traveling at one month old.

I’m thankful for those who will be doing the cooking.

But, all of those things came from my brain, not my heart. I know them to be true, but I’m not feeling them. Which is okay. And leads me to what I’m feeling honestly:

I’m thankful I have the creativity to come up with all of those things.

Happy Thanksgiving!