Hi y'all and Happy Thanksgiving!
I just love this holiday. A day all about food, family and being thankful. Does it get any better?
As always, I am thankful for you guys and this blog. I sincerely appreciate each and everyone of you who makes Running in a Skirt even a small part of your day. I am so blessed to have this little corner of internet. Without you my life would look much different. You guys are always at the top of my thankful list.
I like to think I'm a cup half full, optimistic person... but like everyone I struggle to stay positive all the time. Life can be hard. When I find myself struggling, I go back to the basics of making a list of everything I have to be thankful for. My list is long every day, not just Thanksgiving.
I mean look at this little family of mine. Sooo many blessings in one photo.
My message today is to be thankful this holiday weekend... but don't forget to "Be Thankful... Always." Can you imagine the kind of world we would live in if we spread that Thanksgiving mentality through the entire rest of the year? Grateful hearts are a magical thing and the possibilities are endless.
I hope you have a holiday filled with loved ones, food and laughter. I hope you take time to count your blessings and savor every last bite of your meal. I hope you LIVE this weekend to the fullest.
That's exactly what I plan on doing. I'm taking the long weekend off of blogging to spend time with my family, but I'll be back Monday a recap of all the holiday chaos.
Can't wait to see you then.
xoxo,
Julie
Lisa Ballantyne says
Julie I stumbled onto this a little bit late, but I loved reading it! Would you care if I added your "Grateful hearts....." comment to my quote collection, giving you credit of course? That really spoke volumes to me!
JulieWunder says
I would be honored! Thanks Lisa!!!
kimmythevegan says
I love your positivity Julie - it inspires me. I know this is late - but I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. You look so happy in that picture. Your puppies are SO CUTE!
Edye says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Julie! I hope you enjoy your weekend off and cannot wait to read your post on Monday 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thanks Edye!!!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Julie!
We all need to remember to be thankful every day!
JulieWunder says
You too, Kristy!
Emily says
AMEN! In everything give thanks... That is SO hard sometimes, but I am so thankful that all these trials aren't worthy to be compared with the glory that is coming.
Thank you for being such a precious, joyful friend despite so many trials.
JulieWunder says
So true! Love your reminders Emily!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
Agreed! Being thankful all the time, and not just around Thanksgiving 🙂 What a perfect family photo that is! Even your pups are picture perfect! Enjoy your weekend!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Sarah! They are our world! haha!
Gail Bell says
Julie,
Well said...the perfect sentiment
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Gail! Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
This is my favorite holiday as well. I'm thankful for so much, and I'm definitely thankful for you! Happy Thanksgiving, Julie, Shon, Rhett, and Makena!
JulieWunder says
Thankful for you too!! xoxo
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
So much to be thankful for have a wonderful Thanksgiving
JulieWunder says
Very blessed!
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
Happy Thanksgiving to you! Have a fantastic week! Great family photo.
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Lacey!
Dan Steadman says
y'all have a great Thanksgiving
JulieWunder says
Thanks! You too!
Libby Haire says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Looking forward to Monday's photos of your Thankful Celebration. Enjoy.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Libby!
Shelley Marcy says
Thankful for "the One" who makes all things possible. Praise be to God. Happy Thanksgiving Julie.
JulieWunder says
Me too, Shelley! Thanks so much!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says
I love all the reflections on the posts this week! Thankful I've met you through blogging! Enjoy your holiday!
JulieWunder says
So glad we've connected too!
Charlotte Moody says
We are so grateful to have you and your Hubby in our lives! Enjoy all the fun preparation and decorating for the holidays with your family!
JulieWunder says
Grateful for you too!!
heather @Lunging Through Life says
Happy Thanksgiving! Have a wonderful holiday.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Heather! You too!
Blane Sherer says
Happy Thanksgiving Julie !!
JulieWunder says
You too!!!