Be Thankful!!

**Strawberry** · 04-02-2006, 07:15 PM

I am thankful for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight, because she
is home with me, not with someone else.

For the husband who is on the sofa, being a couch potato, because he is
home with me and not out at the bars.

For the teenager who is complaining about doing dishes because that
means she is at home, 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 out 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 all the complaining I hear about the government because it means
that we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot because it
means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with
transportation.

For my huge heating bill because it means I am warm.

For the lady behind me in church that sings off key because it means
that I 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
that I am alive.

And finally...for too much e-mail because it means I have friends who
are thinking of me.

**joyb** · 04-03-2006, 09:26 AM

Absolutely! Thanks for sharing that.

**FrugalMomof3** · 04-03-2006, 09:48 AM

Thank you so much for sharing!

**Mamaw** · 04-03-2006, 05:12 PM

You are so right but how often we dont look at it this way! I needed this today. I have much to be thankful for!

**ama** · 04-05-2006, 08:39 AM

That was wonderful -- I need that kind of reminder some days!

**Heather** · 04-14-2006, 10:44 AM

I love this, thanks Tina!! How fortunate we truly are.

**freedeal** · 04-14-2006, 11:23 AM

I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks.

**suzysaver** · 04-14-2006, 12:29 PM

Thank You Tina for starting my day off on the right foot, I love your positive twist to everything.

guest7 · 04-14-2006, 12:39 PM

WOW!! I got chills! Thank you! That is a real eye opener and thought provoker.

**Strawberry** · 04-14-2006, 02:07 PM

Just to clarify; I did not write this, it was an email sent to me. Not sure who the author is but yes, it is thought provoking. I've post this on my fridge for a daily reminder there is always a different and positive way of looking at things.

Glad you are enjoying it as much as I did