It finally happened!  After long and very hot summer, the crispness of fall has arrived.  What delightful days the cooler weather make.

Wes and I just experienced the arrival of grandson #4, Myles Wesley Altom, and we are so excited and thankful.  As I stepped outside this evening to check something on our porch, I just stood and enjoyed the breeze and even pulled a few weeds without breaking into a sweat.  It reminded me that things have been so busy lately, I have not been enjoying the simple pleasures every day.

As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, I can easily name the “big things” we are thankful for, but I decided to write down some of those simple pleasures I take for granted.

Making the bed.  I am always amazed how much better the whole room looks by doing this one small thing.

A fresh loaf of Mrs. Baird’s bread.  We have been eating different bread for a long time, but a recent random purchase took us straight to childhood and reminded us how very good a fresh loaf is!

FaceTime.  The joy we have in seeing the face and expressions to accompany hearing the voice of loved ones far away. It is truly something to be treasured.

Sitting on the porch.  The birds, the sounds, and the fresh air are uplifting.

Reading a book (one you don’t scroll, but have to turn actual pages).

Ocean waves and an ocean breeze.

So, I guess perfection would be sitting on a porch by the ocean reading a book with a sandwich?  Maybe not!  Your list might have some of these same things, or it may be very different; either way, the message is the same.  Take a moment to think about simple things you enjoy.  Be thankful for the things that make you smile…and try to make it a point to enjoy a few, too.

I’m headed to the porch.

Happy Thanksgiving,