As many of us (in the U.S.) spend the next few days shopping, cooking and eating; I hope that we are each able to take a few moments this week to reflect on the pretty amazing list of things in our lives to be thankful for. In a culture that is built on always wanting more, let’s push back for a moment and assess the incredible abundance that is present in most of our lives.
This week I plan to step away from the computer, put away my phone, and focus on the beautiful little details of real life. I want to relish in the pleasure of cooking… not to take photos of it, but to simply feed my family delicious food. I’m going to embrace the joy of doing dishes… being thankful for dishes to wash, warm water to clean them with, and an able body with which to work.
I hope you are able to find a long list of things this week to be thankful for as well.
This set of cookies was made with my Gingerbread Cookie Recipe, and decorated with Royal Icing.
*Supply note- Assorted plaque shaped cutters from Copper Gifts, with the exception of the “give thanks” shape, which was a gift from a friend.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Psalm 107:1
Glory, my daughter and I were just talking about this, about finding thanksgiving in everyday tasks. I told her when she and her brother were little, I focused on their cute little clothes in bright colors and patterns, clean and fresh as I hung and folded them, vs. the endless laundry with babies. She shared in her piles of homework that she is thankful for being challenged so she is ready for college in a couple years. Happy Thanksgiving, to you and yours!
What a beautiful ( and timely) reminder! I think we forget that even when our circumstances are not ideal, we still have much to be thankful for!
Love this post, Glory <3 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
gorgeous!!! have a wonderful Thanksgiving week!
so cute!
Such an awesome idea! 🙂
Such a beautiful post and a great idea.
I love the idea of writing positive messages on cookies! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
These are so pretty! What a great addition to any Thanksgiving celebration! Happy Thanksgiving! Angie xo
Glory, I’m thankful for your post:) We should each be able to list an abundance of blessings! Enjoy this time of Thanksgiving with your family:) Your cookies are BEAUTIFUL!