Thankful

Thankful
by Josh Groban

Somedays, we forget to look around us,
Somedays, we can't see the joy that surrounds us,
so caught up inside ourselves,
we take when we should give,
so for tonight we pray for,
what we know can be,
and on this day we hope for,
what we still can't see,
It's up to us, to be the change,
and even though we all can still do more,
there's so much to be thankful for,
look beyond ourselves,
there's so much sorrow,
it's way to late to say, I'll cry tomorrow
each of us must find our truth,
it's so long overdue,

so for tonight we pray for,
what we know can be,
and everyday, we hope for,
what we still can't see,
it's up to us, to be the change,
and even though we all can still do more,
there's so much to be thankful for,
even with our differences,
there is a place were all connected,
each of us can find each others light,
So for tonight, we pray for
what we know can be,
and on this day, we hope for,
what we still can't see,
it's up to us, to be the change,
and even though this world can still do so much more
there's so much to be thankful for.

Story

I think this
story is fascinating! I haven't ever heard of this woman, her story, nor have I watched the movie. I keep thinking that this would make a great book (maybe there's already been something written). Start writing, Renee!!!

Tradition, tradition!

This is the first year that the kids have drawn names for Christmas. It has been the cutest thing ever. First, Marky gladly took on the big sister role of putting everyone's name in the hat and directing the drawing. Next, the big girls have pulled up websites on their computers and "shopped" for their little person. Marky got Michael's name and she made a very detailed list, price and all, of the gifts that he might want off of the "toys R us" website. It is hanging above her desk. Maddie got Meredith's name, and they laid on the floor and "shopped" together. It cracked me up to overhear them talking about price, size, etc. Drawing names is a tradition that my siblings and I have had for as long as I can remember - we still do it and include each one's spouse. I love that my kids are carrying on this tradition, even though it is a small one. These are the special times.