A Chain of Thankfulness

When our children were still too young to write, we started making a thankful chain in preparation for the American celebration of Thanksgiving. We cut strips of paper large enough for the children to draw on. Then, each evening after supper, We each put down at least one thing we were thankful for. 

It's a family tradition we've continued. The chain starts out with just a few links. In the days leading up to Thanksgiving, it continues to grow. Guests at the thanksgiving feast are invited to participate. 

Our thankfulness does not end with Thanksgiving. Sometimes the chain becomes part of our Christmas decorations. 

And sometimes a portion of it wraps around our family bulletin board all year . . . until it's time to start the next thankful chain.

This year has made us stretch our thankful thoughts. There will be no guests. There's been a lot we were not grateful for. But as you can see, even this year we have linked one thankful thought after another. 

With grateful hearts,

Keith & Mary