An Artful Thanksgiving

Every single time, either during or just after one of my art classes, I find myself saying silent prayers of thankfulness because I feel so unbelievably blessed to be able to do what I do for a living. It has been a true gift, one that was handed to me on a silver platter, one that I know came from above.

I had always loved to draw and actually in my teens, was so sure that when I grew up I'd be designing album covers for a living! Well, things didn't turn out that way and the drawing went by the wayside until several years ago...when the gift was given to me, it fell right into my lap...."how would you like to teach drawing to kids?". I had recently quit a job that I truly loved and had worked at for sixteen years (due to health reasons - job related), and had no idea what I was going to do next when that fateful question was proposed to me. I accepted instantly and have never looked back.

To be around these budding little artists everyday, with their natural, uninhibited talent and delightful creativity...not to mention their sweet and funny personalities that keep me constantly smiling and trying to stifle laughter, is more than I could ever have hoped for in a new career.


And let me just say that hanging out with these masterpiece makers is literally one of the best stress relievers - EVER! During class I'm completely oblivious to all things stress related...a little bonus that came with the job, and another reason that thankfulness abounds not only during Thanksgiving, but throughout the year. Big sigh....

Is there something that you know deep in your heart was a miracle that happened just for you...something that you find yourself being thankful for just about every single day of your life...something that blesses you continuously?

Well, my dear blogging friends...you also were a very special gift to me, another miracle that came at a time when I desperately needed one, and one that I'm also so thankful for, every single day, and with all of my heart...I wish each and every one of you an extremely Happy and Joy Filled Thanksgiving!