Giving Thanks is Not Just For Thanksgiving

At this time we stop and take a breath for that one special day to reflect on what makes us thankful. But what about the rest of the year? Shouldn’t we start every day thankful for at least one something in our lives? Our days are so hectic balancing work and family and we are bombarded with an overload of technology that makes it hard to take five minutes to go to our quiet place for refreshing our minds with thoughts of goodness.

At Sarasota Orthopedic Associates we are celebrating “30 Days of Thankfulness” during November. We take this time to raise a glass of kindness and give thanks for …

1. Our families and friends
2. Our jobs
3. Our mentors and life’s experiences
4. Those who offer a warm smile or greeting
5. Our homes
6. Our freedom
7. Grandchildren
8. Puppies and kittens
9. Coffee – and the barista who knows your order by heart
10. Our health and modern medicine to help us when we’re sick
11. Fresh air and mountains
12. Flowers and sunshine and rainbows and sunsets
13. Beaches
14. Our educators 
15. Volunteers
16. Waste management collectors
17. Diversity
18. Ice Cream
19. First responders
20. Chocolate
21. Art and creativity
22. Our men and women who serve
23. A long nap on a rainy afternoon 
24. Our senses to enjoy the beauty around us
25. Hugs
26. Tears to shed for those we’ve lost and laughter to recall the memories 
27. Crossing guards who help our children arrive safely
28. The pizza delivery guy
29. Music and musicians
30. Most of all, we are thankful for YOU.

What did we miss? What makes you thankful? Sarasota Orthopedic Associates wishes you and your loved ones the most bountiful Thanksgiving.