Casting Shadows of Gratitude
a personal essay by D. L. Gollnitz

“Casting Shadows of Gratitude” is published in Faith Hope & Fiction
As we approach Thanksgiving week, memories created by family traditions stir in all of us. “Casting Shadows of Gratitude” is a personal narrative about Thanksgiving traditions that shape our lives. The text reflects on the camaraderie of women preparing food and holding on to formalities in family celebrations. Shadows of those events remind the writer to be grateful for the goodness and blessings life.