the grace of gratitude

thanksgiving, a day full of family and food, was yesterday. woke up craving pumpkin pie. uncharacteristically went to church with m & l last sunday. the message happened to be "the grace of gratitude." coincidentally kimberly wilson's post this morning dealt with the same topic. this post put some pep back in my step and i needed to share it.

Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

-author unknown



things i am grateful for...

friends who enjoy spending a night at home on the couch as much as i do

l's meal plan scrilla (without it i wouldn't be devouring a chocolate bar before lunchtime)

cute shoes that get compliments but don't hurt my feet

people who say 'bless you' when i sneeze