A gentle reminder

Every once in a while I need a gentle reminder on being thankful for what I have. 

If I ever feel down because I'm tired...I read of friends who are even more tired than I am.  (Who also have much funnier reasons for being tired).  I can go without sleep for a few days. 

If I ever feel sick...I talk to my friend and hear about her health problems.  I can live with headaches and sore throats and plugged sinuses.  Even though I have no idea why it is doing that - feel fine in the morning but by the time I come home from work I'm tired, headachy, my throat hurts just a bit and my sinus feel like they are about to explode.  But I'm thankful I feel fine in the morning.  And I'm thankful that I don't have to make a mad dash to the bathroom before I mess my pants.  I'm thankful that I haven't had to have my colon glued/stitched to my pelvic bone.  I'm thankful I haven't had to have my nose reconstructed - or my wrist operated on for the 3rd time.  (This is the same lady, mind you).

If I ever get stressed about finances...I am reminded that Tim and I both have steady jobs that provide us with the income that we need to pay our bills.  Can we go on trips or go on shopping sprees?  No, but we have a home, reliable vehicles (if you take into consideration that we've already dumped over $800 in to our truck and that both vehicles come with lovely monthly payments), and plenty of food on our table.

I truly have been blessed.  Yes, we have our issues we deal with.  But we have been blessed.  And every day I'm reminded of how much our Father in Heaven loves us and blesses us.

Have a happy day!