Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Gratitude — Thanksgiving 2008
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…. It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
~ Melodie Beattie
This video gets a two thumbs up from me!
The idea of showing gratitude to the people in our lives who stand right before us is powerful and one to strive for each day.
How difficult is it to say “Thanks” to those people who cross our path multiple times in one day, or even just occasionally? To those we know well or strangers? To family members or new neighbors?
If you can’t find the words or feel awkward saying them, this video is absolutely right — a hand gesture, a wink of the eye, or even a special smile can get your message of appreciation across.
My Personal List of “Thank You’s” for Thanksgiving 2008
These people have helped me create and maintain the absolutely wonderful life I am living!
My precious husband, son, Mom, and extended family whom I cherish more than I can say
My circles of friends living far & wide, “old” friends and new, those met online whom I haven’t met in person (yet) to my weekly neighborhood Mah Jongg mavens
My wellness group — dentist, doctors, pharmacists, yoga and dance teachers, dance partners & those who share my love of music, meditation and movement, be it fast or slow
My financial advisors — bankers, stock brokers, financial planners, accountant and their staffs
My “maintenance” crew — postal delivery person, computer technician & designer, housekeeper and hairdresser 
My caregiving support system — loving caregivers for my Mom and the board & care administration; Alzheimer’s Association staff, support group and acquaintances; hospice nurses social worker and entire staff; and my Mom’s doctor who still makes house calls
My spiritual advisors — Rabbis, Cantor, synagogue staff and friends, and God, of course!
My ancestors and dear friends who are no longer with me on earth but will live forever in my heart!
And you, my dear readers and new blogosphere friends, who inspire me by stopping by, reading my words and adding your thoughts to the TLeC community!
I appreciate you all year round, but I want to publicly express my deepest gratitude today.
Who will you be thanking this year?
Let them feel your gratitude, no matter how you show it!
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I have come here via SpaceAgeSage who has written a very nice post about you. I quite like your blog and intend visitng often and commenting. I too am a caregiver of sorts. You may find my post http://rummuser.com/?p=420 of interest.
Hi Linda. That was a moving video. Thanks for sharing. Who will I be thanking this year? All my friends online and offline, who have supported me through a difficult year.
Dear Rummuser,
Welcome to the TLeC community! Thank you for your kind words. I also read your comment on Lori’s blog, and yes, indeed you are a loving caregiver & husband. I read the post you linked to, and I agree 100%! I will pop back over there soon and read more.
Dear Davina,
I’m glad your friends were there for you this year, and I hope the coming year brings you peace, love, happiness and prosperity!
Hi Linda,
I loved the video – what a great reminder to thank those people in our lives who deserve it! Just three days ago, we had a gentlemen come back to work who had been in Iraq for about a year. And, I did feel awkward – what to say – should I say nothing – etc. Then I thought, why not say something. It wasn’t much – a simple thank you for protecting us – and a handshake. And it all felt right and good.
Linda, thank you for being here – for writing and sharing your thoughts – and for brightening my days!
In this season of Thanksgiving – I have so much to be thankful for!
Dear Lance,
Thank you for your thoughts — here and over in the jungle!
I’m glad you thanked the veteran — even before you saw the video here. You have a caring heart and it shines through your words in the blogosphere. Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!
Hi Linda–you beat me to the punch so I could alert you that I’d passed along your great quote in the group blog at Caring.com. I won’t walk through an airport the same way again. Enjoy your site. Happy T to you too.