Day 33: In Rushing, Rising, Rivlets…

November 2, 2022

Dear Disney,

We are dealing with some minor, seasonal illnesses at our house. So in addition to stock-piling chicken soup, I turn on Disney and console my mind to happier times when Darling’s and my nose does not look like one of Santa’s Reindeer. Although we are all not feeling our best, today’s 30 Days of Thanks is for our health.

It could always be worse, and for some it is. For those in our lives who are dealing with immense health issues our hearts go out to you. We wish you nothing but positive thoughts and better times ahead for yourself and your family. So, when I say that I am thankful for our health I am very cognizant about what that means.

Whenever I get sick certain things make me feel better: chicken soup, hot tea, a thick blanket, and The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh. Darling does not have the fondness for the movie as much as I do, she enjoys that it is one of my comforts, laughs at the fact that I cannot make it past the second act and the sound of the Sherman Brother’s amazing song “Rain, Rain, Rain Came Down, Down” makes me fall asleep immediately.

Over the years, Disney has become somewhat integral in our lives. Certain memories getting tripped by the sound of a song or the animation of a short. Today, with my thankfulness for my health, Darling and I will wrap ourselves in a warm, thick blanket, have a cup of tea, and watch Disney.

What makes you thankful on days when all you want to do is feel better?

Sincerely,

Jim Dear and Darling