Forgotten Thankfulness

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Forgotten Thankfulnessby Jess Bali of YouMarriedHim.com

 

 

Some people are thankful for their homes which keep them warm, dry and comfortable. Others are thankful for the meals that grace their tables each night to nourish their bodies. There are a million reasons that we speak allowed that we are thankful for; our health, children, employment, etc. However there is one thing that I rarely hear about at the Thanksgiving table as those that wish to share take turns.

 

Thanksgiving is the time of year when we reminisce about all of the wonderful things that have happened both in our lives and to those closest to us. Some people are thankful for their homes which keep them warm, dry and comfortable. Others are thankful for the meals that grace their tables each night to nourish their bodies. There are a million reasons that we speak allowed that we are thankful for; our health, children, employment, etc. However there is one thing that I rarely hear about at the Thanksgiving table as those that wish to share take turns.It is the one thing that sustains us through troubled times, allows us to feel complete. No matter where we go this one thing that we fail to acknowledge never leaves our sides. It is comforting and inspiring, grounding and sincere. The thing that most forget to be thankful for our spouses. When was the last time that you sat down at your Thanksgiving meal and reflected on all of the good things that have happened because of your spouse? How can we so easily forget the one thing that allows us to continue to push on through the thick and thin? Some of you know exactly what I am talking about. It is so easy to see someone each day and not appreciate what they have done both for us and for those around us. People are caring creatures, for the most part, and while some have a hard time showing emotions in a way that their spouse wants they try their best.Take for instance my husband. This last year he has given me the opportunity to do something that I love. Something that says that I am more than a mom, or a wife. He has watched as I struggled to choke back the tears as things got rough and he has celebrated with me when the triumphs were overwhelmingly joyous. That's my man! :)My friends husband shows very little emotion, so she becomes exuberant when he becomes engrossed in something that she has done and tells her that it is good. She knows the way he is and his gentle reassurance means more to her than anything. Sometimes we don't always see that our spouses are proud of us or trying to do the best they can for us, but they are. You might not see roses, diamonds or presents in shiny wrapping in their arms when they are trying to show how much they care. Sometimes though the sweetest thing that they can do is hold you when you are down, look at you across a room and just watch. It is within these moments that I love my husband the most and for that I am thankful. I am thankful for all of the times he has assured me that things will be fine. When I feel like I can't take the pain anymore I am thankful that he is willing to help carry it. Most of all I am thankful for the glint in his eye that showers me with love when I make eye contact and neither of us can break away. He is my lover, my friend, my heart and my soul and I will always be continually thankful for the one thing in my life that remains with me no matter how far he is, my husband.So this year as your family is going around the table and saying the things that they are most grateful for be sure to remind your spouse that you do appreciate everything he or she does. Catch the glint across the table and let the magic flow. It is time to be thankful.From my house to yours,Happy thanksgiving!Jess

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Bali and her husband reside in Alberta Canada where they raise their 4-year-old daughter. Together, they have learned that marriage is probably one of the toughest challenges in life, but the most rewarding. She is the editor of YouMarriedHim.com, a community that fortifies marriages and offers great support for when you need it the most. For more information or to visit the site please go to http://www.youmarriedhim.com.