The partner who hogs the covers every night, because he is not out with someone else.
The child who is not cleaning his room, but is watching TV, because that means he Is at home and not on the streets.
For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I am employed.
For the mess to clean after a party, because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.
For the clothes that fit a little too snug, because it means I have enough to eat.
For my shadow that watches me work, because it means I am in the sunshine.
For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing, because it means I have a home.
For the parking spot I find at the farend of the parking lot, because It means I am capable of
walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.
For my huge heating/cooling bill, because it means I am warm/refreshed.
For the lady behind me in church thatsings off key, because it means thatI can hear.
For the pile of laundry and Ironing, because it means I have clothes to wear.
For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day, because it means I have been capable of working hard.
For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours, because it means I am alive.
And finally...
For too much e-Mail, because it means I have friends who are thinking of me.
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4 comments:
Hey girl. I've seen a TON of "thankful" posts around the matrix, for the holidays... but this one is my fave so far!
What an EXCELLENT way to take the daily things that may drive us nuts or annoy and turn them into blessings.
I really like this A LOT!
*hugs*
Well, aren't you little miss sunshine today, Buttafly! LOL....glad to see you posting and in happy spirits.
Awww I love this! It's so cute and so true. Ya just have to try and remember that everyday; which can be quite the struggle.
Heh. :)
Lil Bit: I have just been quite frustrated with everything that I needed something like this to remind me my life isn't all that bad.
Cocotte Little Miss Sunshine... lol far from it. :) I put on a good show though, right? Right now, it mya get worse before it gets better, and I may be past the low part... not quite sure right now.
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