By Sheri & Bob Stritof
If you are celebrating Thanksgiving today, I hope you have a wonderful day. Consider sharing with one another a list of the things you are each most thankful for. And remember the importance of saying thank you to your spouse on a daily basis.
Dr. Terri Orbuch: "How important is it to thank your beloved? Consider this: In my long-term study of marriage and divorce, couples who expressed frequent gratitude to each other were the happiest in their marriages by a significant margin.
Source: Dr. Terri Orbuch. "Improve Your Marriage With One Little Word."HuffingtonPost.com. 11/22/2011.
When I reflect on my life with Bob and read how others show their appreciation for their spouse, I am so very
- ... thankful for our loving, affirming, and supportive nearly 50-year marriage to one another.
- ... thankful for very dear friends who gave so much of themselves to both of us during Bob's final days.
- ... thankful for our tremendous four children.
- ... thankful for our two wonderful daughter-in-laws.
- ... thankful for our sweet four grandchildren.
- ... thankful to still have my delightful mom in my life.
- ... thankful for the many moments of laughter, comfort, tenderness, and support I had from Bob.
- ... thankful for my understanding and helpful friends as I learn to live alone.
- ... thankful that I live in such a beautiful locale.
- ... thankful for the home that Bob put so much of himself into.
- ... thankful for caring and qualified medical professionals in my rural area.
- ... thankful for the Internet which allowed us to work together and from home.
- ... thankful for you, our loyal readers.
- ... and thankful for apple pie!
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