I am writing this post the day before Thanksgiving (in the USA) as I think about how blessed I am.
I may not have everything I want but I have more than everything I need.
I am not homeless. Our apartment is heated in the winter and cooled in the summer and our neighbors are all friendly, helpful people.
I may have been called clothes poor but the truth is that I have enough clothes to cover my body and provide protection from the elements.
I have more than enough to eat and can choose any food that I desire to purchase and cook.
Actually, I have enough resources to eat out as often as I like if I don’t feel like cooking. Now, that’s a blessing to those of us who do not enjoy cooking!
My husband is still able to work every day and his salary pays for our lifestyle (rent, utilities, groceries, clothing, vacations, etc.) so I can work outside of the home or not – my choice.
I am relatively healthy and do not need to take any drugs, only a few vitamin and mineral supplements to compliment my diet.
I have family and friends who love and care about me.
I can rant and rave about what I don’t have or what I cannot do but the truth is that I know how blessed I really am!
It really is amazing how much we can find to be thankful for regardless of our situation. All we have to do is stop and remember what we have, what obstacles we have overcome and the many times in our past that we’ve triumphed over adversity.
Travel mercies going out to all who will be traveling this week end. I sincerely hope that each of you reading this will have a grateful, joyful Thanksgiving.
Comments are always welcome and encouraged.
