Day 56: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

November 25, 2022

Dear Disney,

Today, Darling and I thought about what we are thankful for. We have had a long week. We were seated at our kitchen counter, eating brownies and ice cream. I asked her, “What are we thankful for today?” She sat for a minute, looked at me and smiled and said, “Ice cream.” So, we are thankful for Ice Cream!

Not everything that we are thankful for must be as important as food, drink, and security. Sometimes, the smallest things, the simplest things are just as important.

When I was twelve, my family went to Disney World. I had saved every spare cent I could find for six months. When the time came to go to Disney World, I had saved up almost $50 worth of spare change so that I could buy something, or a couple of somethings, at the Most Magical Place on Earth. I was able to buy a couple of souvenirs, but the ones that I remember the most was the two Mickey-shaped Ice Creams for my sister and myself.

Sometimes the small things shape us more than the big.

Sincerely,

Jim Dear and Darling