Ok, so I am sitting in our backyard in early October enjoying the wonderful breeze in the shade of our huge avocado tree…it covers a majority of the yard, giving blessed respite from the oppressing heat that has blanketed the Bay Area for far too long this fall season. I’m suddenly reminded of just how much I have to be thankful for…which reminds me that Thanksgiving is not all that far away. This segues my thinking process into action; I realize I need to get busy coming up with a thought-provoking message for November’s Ink Spots newsletter!

Obviously, Thankfulness comes to the forefront, and reminding me of how very wonderful life can be when we take time to count our blessings. For lack of space, I won’t make you suffer through the multitude of random remembrances that dance through the ethereal infinity of my cogitations, but it should suffice that I have more than my share of things to number, even more if my senior brain cells were clicking properly.

I’m going to try to corral these into a spur of the moment acrostic, which is my “go to” mode when I want/need to get the most said in the least word count.

THANKSGIVING

Thanking is a powerful vehicle for opening new doors of opportunity.

Heartfelt gratitude can never be faked, as it shines out through glistening eyes.

Appreciation is a gift that keeps on giving, as it opens avenues of progress and hope.

Nourishment for the soul comes when we give unselfishly to others.

Kindness can never leave us with a feeling of regret or doubt, as we ultimately benefit.

Service to others is the force that attracts positive energies of virtue and humility.

Gratefulness multiplies itself and showers all in its space with happiness and joy.

Inclusion works miracles of loyalty and unfailing commitment of support and strength.

Visual actions speak volumes…much more than written words can project.

Intentions of the heart can be felt as if shouted from the rooftops, choose wisely.

Nurturing naturally is a gift to be coveted, never to be taken for granted.

Giving…of self, of love, of time, of plenty, we can never out give of our blessings.

My sincerest “Thanks” goes out to each and every one of you, our faithful members, colleagues and friends, all the best wishes and hopes for a Wonderful and Prosperous Holiday Season. I look forward to the coming gatherings, whether on our Zoom opportunities and/or in person at our upcoming December Get-Together.

With Gratitude,

Terry Tosh