"Whatever our individual troubles and challenges may be, it’s important to pause every now and then to appreciate all that we have, on every level. We need to literally 'count our blessings,' give thanks for them, allow ourselves to enjoy them, and relish the experience of prosperity we already have." ~Shakti Gawain
Thanksgiving is one of mom's favorite times to cook. Homemade rolls and noodles are two of her specialties everyone looks forward to when eating Thanksgiving dinner at mom and dad's.
This year has been one of mom's toughest years she has ever faced. Having had three major surgeries between the months of February and May, she was finally on her way to full recovery until recently being hit with a serious infection. She now has another long road ahead of her before she will be well again.
Anyone who has ever watched a loved one go through serious illness knows how hard it is to not be able to wave a "magic wand" and make that loved one well again. And yet, through all the difficult times of sitting by the hospital bed, pacing the halls, and sending up prayers there are special individuals waving their version of that "magic wand" to help your loved one get well. From doctors, nurses, physical therapists, cleaning staff, cooks and kitchen staff, and volunteers…everyone has their hand on that "magic wand".
Thanksgiving Day was a perfect example of everyone having their hand on the "magic wand". Volunteers and staff at the rehabilitation hospital where mom is staying, cooked a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and provided dinning room table-side service for all patients and their families. All free of charge.
I cannot thank these people enough for helping to make Thanksgiving special this year under the difficult circumstances of having a loved one in the hospital.
Thanksgiving is one of mom's favorite times to cook. Homemade rolls and noodles are two of her specialties everyone looks forward to when eating Thanksgiving dinner at mom and dad's.
This year has been one of mom's toughest years she has ever faced. Having had three major surgeries between the months of February and May, she was finally on her way to full recovery until recently being hit with a serious infection. She now has another long road ahead of her before she will be well again.
Anyone who has ever watched a loved one go through serious illness knows how hard it is to not be able to wave a "magic wand" and make that loved one well again. And yet, through all the difficult times of sitting by the hospital bed, pacing the halls, and sending up prayers there are special individuals waving their version of that "magic wand" to help your loved one get well. From doctors, nurses, physical therapists, cleaning staff, cooks and kitchen staff, and volunteers…everyone has their hand on that "magic wand".
Thanksgiving Day was a perfect example of everyone having their hand on the "magic wand". Volunteers and staff at the rehabilitation hospital where mom is staying, cooked a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner and provided dinning room table-side service for all patients and their families. All free of charge.
I cannot thank these people enough for helping to make Thanksgiving special this year under the difficult circumstances of having a loved one in the hospital.
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