December 15, 2009

On Being Thankful

I came across this list as I was searching for research materials. You might have read it before, but if you haven't..well, it's worth a minute of your time. It reminds us to be grateful for what we have.
               
                 I am thankful for...
  • The mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
  • The taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.
  • The clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.
  • My shadow who watches me work because it means I am out in the sunshine.
  • A lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.
  • All the complaining I hear about our government because it means we have freedom of speech.
  • The space I find at the far end of the parking lot because it means I am capable of walking.
  • My huge heating bill because it means I am warm.
  • The lady behind me in church who sings off key because it means that I can hear.
  • The piles of laundry and ironing because it means I have clothes to wear.
  • Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means I have been productive.
  • The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I'm alive.
  • Getting too much email bogs me down but at least I know I have friends who are thinking of me.                       
(Author Unknown)  
                                                       
     

 

How about you? What are you thankful for? :)

 

   


2 comments:

gbeejipp said...

the fourth last is quite related to your previous blogpost. Gotta be thankful for all the laundry. that means you've got clothes to wear. hehe.

Lizeewong said...

True true LOL! Have to be thankful for that :)