Family Session
Fort Wayne, Indiana
11/2020
“Gratitude requires awareness and effort not only to feel it but to express it.” – Bonnie D. Parkin
Every November I cut strips of paper and each day, as a family, we write what we are thankful for on them. When its time to decorate our Christmas tree, I loop the strips together to form a chain. This gratitude chain is the focal point of our tree. It also helps to create a focal point for our holiday season. It acts as a reminder and helps us to keep our eyes fixed on the true reason for the season and the power of giving.
I wanted to use this post as an extension of my gratitude chain tradition… & challenge you all to create a gratitude journal of your own- to feel and express how blessed you truly are! I promise it will be both an eye opening and joy invoking exercise. I know it has been for me!
I am thankful for…
Flowers.
Music.
Sunshine.
Snow.
Beautiful birds.
My husband.
My daughter.
Books.
My faith.
Parks.
My family.
Hot sauce.
Good smelling candles.
Prayer.
Opportunities to learn and grow.
Teachers.
Fireworks.
Binge worthy tv shows.
Nature.
My business.
Friends.
And so much more…
Thank you for making 2020 better and brighter! I could not have gotten through it without each and all of you. Happy Holidays all!
-Yvette Cherie