I JUST CALLED TO SAY 'THANK YOU' ✍️

Just this morning, I was talking to my boys in school, who were sharing their plans for the Diwali holidays with me. Many of them said that they would be going out of town for the holidays. A few mentioned that they will be spending those three weeks in Mumbai itself. 

As I was listening to them speak, one of them stood up and said, “Miss, I’m sure the holidays will be a lot of fun. However, there’s one thing that I don’t like about the holidays; and that is, that we will not be seeing 'You', for almost a whole month.” 

This statement, made by a little boy of Class VI, completely made my day. I felt on top of the world; and try as hard as I could, I found it absolutely impossible to wipe that 'Smile' off my face, right through the day. 

Without actually using the word ‘Thank-You’, this little 12 year-old boy, had conveyed his feelings of Gratitude to his Teacher. It wasn’t Teacher’s Day; and yet, this boy in his own sweet way, had said the biggest Thank-You to his teacher.✨️❤️

I’m sure every single one of you has experienced these little moments in your life, when someone conveys their feelings of 'Gratitude', either through a warm hug, a bright smile or a simple Thank You. 

Unfortunately due to our fast-paced lives here in Mumbai city; these moments when these feelings are conveyed, are very few and far between.

I guess that’s why there is a need to set aside a day, especially for conveying our heartfelt thanks and gratitude, to those significant people in our lives, whom we often forget to thank. That’s the day we refer to as ‘THANKSGIVING DAY’.

The American traditions of Thanksgiving, revolve around a huge and lavish meal, usually with the Turkey as the centerpiece. As tradition has it, in most families, a special prayer of thanks precedes the meal. In many homes, family members mention something, that they are very thankful for. Thanksgiving in that culture, is a time for families to create traditions and memories that last a lifetime.

The actual origin of this day however, is probably the harvest festivals, that are traditional in many parts of the world. India has some wonderful traditions as well. Many states have their unique and extremely colourful ways of celebrating the harvest and giving praise and thanks to God for his blessings.

Although the way it is celebrated, differs in various cultures and countries, the underlying sentiment is the same in every culture.

Thanksgiving Day is just one more opportunity, for us to convey our thanks to the people we Love. It is just one more occasion to be Grateful, for the blessings we have received, in the form of the people who are an integral part of our lives. 

As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day this year, let’s be Grateful to our Heavenly Father, for every blessing that he keeps showering on us constantly. Let’s remember all those people whose presence in our lives, has made the world a better place for us to live in. More importantly, let’s try and made everyday a day of THANKSGIVING.😊✍️