Thanksgiving Thoughts
While we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving traditionally here, I have always loved the idea of this holiday season and in its spirit I want to say a very special thanks to YOU, my loyal readers and subscribers. Without you this blog would be a lonely and empty space. Your readership and especially your comments add depth and meaning to my writing, and I am so very grateful that you continue to support me on my journey.
Today is also the second anniversary of my beloved mother’s death. There still remains a hollow canyon in my heart where grief resides, but bit by bit the space is healing. It is a slow process and I know my heart will never fully mend, but perhaps we need our hearts to be broken open at times to learn life’s lessons. There is a lovely French proverb which says that gratitude is the heart’s memory, and I offer you those words along with my own gratitude and love today.
oh, my dear Marie,
how lovely of you to recognize our US thanksgiving day by sending such a kind message. I am thinking of you as you grieve for your dear Mother, this second anniversary of her death. I know it has been a very sad and heart wrenching 2 years. I am so glad that you can feel some healing, and that your heart’s memory has lead you to the gratitude and love you feel so deeply. I love that proverb, and am trying to live it, breathe it, use it as a lifeline to keep me afloat.
thank you for always giving us a soft place to land, and much food for thought that can help aching hearts.
much love and light to you, Marie
Karen XOXOXOXO
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Oh, Marie! I’m so sad about the 2-year mark but so happy to know that your heart is healing. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes by Kahlil Gibran: “The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” You, my dear, spread that joy to all of us who read your blog. xo
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Thinking of you as you are so far away from your family at this anniversary Marie x
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And we appreciate you very much, Marie.
We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in our little Franco-American household but this morning my French spouse who is in Korea right now sent me a note wishing me a Happy Thanksgiving and apologizing for not being home today. Perfect example of cultural sensitivity in a cross-cultural marriage. Made my day. 🙂
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Marie, I so thankful to have found you and your blog – and all the incredible bloggers it has connected me with too. I hope you find some comfort today as you remember your mother. Enjoy that Aussie sunshine, and let it fill you up. ~Catherine
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Thankful for you Marie and the community you have built here on journeying beyond
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Sending healing light to you Marie! I am giving thanks for all the “friends from afar” that I have met this year….
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Xoxoxo
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