It is so easy to
take people and things for granted. I am spoiled, and I know it.
Although I’m not wealthy, we get our bills paid every month. I have a wonderful
husband, two healthy sons and three beautiful grandchildren.
I also have a
brother and a sister, both of whom I love dearly. I used to have two
sisters. My “big” sister died a few years ago way too young, and I miss her
every day. I am so glad that while she was with us, I did not take her
for granted. We spoke every day, at least once, until the day she died.
Thank Heavens, the last words we spoke on the phone the night she died
were, “I love you.”
I do take some
things for granted though. I seldom think about that fact that I know I
will always have food to eat and a roof over my head. I have never had to
truly struggle to survive.
Most
people, Americans in particularly, don’t give much thought to what’s happening
around the world. I am saying this as an American myself. I KNOW
there are people starving, who are in pain, who are suffering and living in
unimaginable conditions. But most of the time, I just go on living
my life, taking it for granted.
Sure,
I give my time and money, but not enough of either. When I take the
time to really think about all have, I am very grateful for where I was born,
for the family that raised me, and for the good health that enabled me to work
hard to be able to afford what I have today.
Today
I am taking some time to be truly grateful for all the things I normally don’t
give a moment’s thought. I have to clean my house, but I have a
house to clean! I have to put expensive gas into my car, but I have
a car and the money to fuel it. I have to prepare dinner and clean
the kitchen afterward, but I have the food to cook and a place to prepare it.
I
have a business that I love working, and I earn a living with it. Many
of my co-workers have become friends about whom I care very much. I
work with a company with very high integrity and excellent products. Although
I am not brilliant with an amazing IQ, I am smart enough to operate my business
and write this blog.
There
are many people – friends and family – that love me, and I love them in
return. In so many ways, I am blessed, and I am very thankful for
everyone in my life and for the blessings that have been bestowed upon me.
Perhaps you too
would like to take just a little time today to be grateful for those people and
things you normally take for granted.
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