Even though I hug my blanket and moan when the alarm rings,
I am so thankful, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed against the bright morning light
as long as possible, I am so thankful that I can see. Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and and wait until the last minute
to rise, I am sothankful, that I have the strength to rise. There
are many who are bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is sometimes wild and hectic,
when socks are lost, Breakfast is burned and tempers are short,
I am so thankful, I have someone who loves me. There are many who
are lonely.

Even though my breakfast table might never look like the pictures
in magazines and the menu is sometimes less than gourmet,
I am so thankful for the food I have. There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my life seems monotonous,
I am so thankful, for the opportunity to work. There are many who
can not find a job.

Even though I grumble and complain of my fate at times and wish my
circumstances were not so modest, I am truly thankful, for life.

This is how I felt this morning when I woke up and I looked around
and realized that my life is a gift, we can always wish for more,
but happiness lives when we appreciate and are proud of who we are
and what we have.

I am not a millionaire or a famous celebrity.

I have problems and heartaches and moments of insanity.

I also have a roof over my head, clothes on my back and
at least one person on this earth that cares for me. I am so
thankful, and it feels wondeful!

Take a moment today to count your blessings and give thanks for
what you have overlooked. I know that someone has made my life
possible and today I give thanks to Him.

written by "C.H."