Look hard enough and you can find plenty of reasons to give thanks, even in some odd situations.  Here’s proof.

It has gotten chilly outside, so I went searching the house for our favorite snuggle blankets.  Soon, I spotted one in the basement under the steps.  Our 9-year-old son Sam often builds a “fort” in this area, so finding an warm and cuddly blanket in this locale is nothing unusual.

Yanking on the blanket, I saw a shower of stale pretzels and goldfish crackers erupt from the fort.  Fortunately, my trusty beagle was close by my side and was all to happy to assist with cleanup.

This story’s “Thankful Tally” was ten!  Ten reasons to give thanks.

1. Thankful for the change of seasons, even though I grumble about the cold.
2. Thankful that we own blankets to use for snuggling.
3. Thankful we have each other to assist with snuggling.
4. Thankful for our home, where our kids can spread out and even have room to build forts.
5. Thankful to have creative kids, who would even think of building forts.
6. Thankful for pretzels, goldfish crackers, and other healthy snack options.
7. Thankful that maybe my kids are saving up food for winter.
8. Thankful that my pup was on hand to clean up the mess.
9. (Extra Specially) Thankful that we found the stash of snack crackers before any vermin.
10. Thankful that I have such an amazing family that provides me with endless joy and writing material.  For all of these and the many others that I’m sure I missed, “Thank you, God.  Amen.”