Giving Thanks
The American Thanksgiving is upon us once again and it gives me pause to reflect on all that I am so truly thankful for. It’s not that I have not had my share of difficulties and setbacks this year, which I recognize and am fully aware of, but even these bumps in the road can, with a little change of perception, be looked upon and even embraced as life’s way of showing us a new opportunity to learn something.
I feel so fortunate to have my loved ones celebrating Thanksgiving, though not all together, still together in spirit. My Mom and Dad will be coming to our place in Miami Beach along with Robert’s Mom, Julie, and some of our best friends to share a nice meal (yes, Marcia of Top Notch Caterers will be doing the cooking as I would never want to be accused of poisoning our guests) and enjoy one another’s company. Just having another year go by with my parents still alive and well enough to share Thanksgiving dinner with is a miracle for which I give daily thanks to God. Also for Robert, my family and friends, my dog, Simon, and the horses in my life are all reasons to be thankful. And then there is the fact that I am blessed with the ability to try to help others to have better, healthier and/or more successful lives. This is truly something that brings me great joy and makes life worthwhile.
I wish all Americans a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving and hope everyone everywhere reading this post has cause for great joy and thankfullness in their lives every single day of the year!
Cheers!
RD
Chrissy — November 24, 2009 @ 2:28 pm
Thank you Robert! May you and your love ones have a wonderful Thanksgiving also!
fran Goodsell — November 24, 2009 @ 3:36 pm
Happy Thanksgiving to you Robert and all who follow Dover’s world.
I am celebrating Thanksgiving here in Warendorf Germany, impressing my friends with our wonderful tradition.
this year I am giving thanks to the USDF on their stand on the ethical treatment of horses (check out the article on eurodressage). Our sport is in severe jeopardy and thanks to the USA for being the first to stand up (for and against) the integrity of our sport. Everyone should know that Robert is truly “Classical” and that we should not have any “alternative” training methods.
Cheers everyone, and happy turkey day!!
Fran Goodsell
Christie — November 24, 2009 @ 3:40 pm
Thank you Robert for your gift to the world. I am thankful for your blog and the ideas you share with us all in so many ways. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Jane Gennaro — November 24, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
I am thankful that I have gotten a job after being unemployed for nine months! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Stacey MacLeod — November 25, 2009 @ 1:18 am
Thank you Robert for giving me a place to learn about dressage, and so much more.I learned a lot about life and giving back. I am so grateful and inspired by you and all that you do!!! I wish many years of health and happiness to you and your family. Looking forward to an incredible journey this season. We ended up with five riders and horses all living here with us. I will keep you updated.
Stacey
Marci Brown — November 25, 2009 @ 8:26 am
In Canada we are very thankful for your new involvement Robert ! Have a wonderful day with your family ! Your Mom is terrific !
Kim — November 26, 2009 @ 5:37 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Robert! Have a wonderful time with your friends and family.
Kim