This morning I woke up and felt overwhelmed with gratefulness. I have so much to be thankful for – I’m one of the richest women in the world. As a matter fact, if you’re reading this you’re one of the richest people in the world too. If you have a computer, plenty of food to eat, a roof over your head and live in relative safety, compared to the rest of the world you are rich. Anyhow, that’s a subject for another post.
Today I just want to list a few of the things I’m grateful for in no particular order:
My family: They love me, they drive me crazy, and they bring me more joy than I could have ever imagined.
My friends: Those who know me well know I have entrenched hermit tendencies. I love nothing better than to sit in the corner and read a book or write a paper or research something. Yet these friends of mine keep calling, keep e-mailing, and keep visiting me even though at times I’m prone to depression.
My health: I have access to healthcare, a cabinet full of drugs and first aid supplies, and I’m a 10 min. drive from the hospital. Just for clarification those drugs I mentioned are all legal.
My mind: What more can I say about this? If you’re reading this and have clarity of thought you have a tremendous gift. I’ve met many people through age or injury that have lost this.
God loves me. I don’t believe God is far away he is up close and real. He helps me when I’m weak, shows me the way when I’m lost, comforts me when I’m sad and is my constant companion.
Today don’t get caught up in all those things you don’t have. I’ve met so many people who always seem to be looking ahead and never stop to just look around. The world is a beautiful place and life is a wonderful gift so enjoy it my friends.
“For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” 2 Timothy 6:7-8
2 comments:
Bonnie, what a phenomenal post. Thank you for reminding us of these important things. I too get absorbed in depression and thoughts of, "Oh, I could do more..." "I wish I'd..." etc. We need to remember all the good in our lives as that's what keeps us strong, moving forward and inspiring us.
Thank you so much for this blog hug today. I needed this. ((((HUGS))))
Chynna
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Hi Bonnie, I just came across your blog through a link on The Gift Blog and as an OT I am grateful for these types of blogs to pass along to parents of children with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder etc.
I am posting your link and others on my website Child Development Club: www.childdevelopmentclub.org
Thanks,
Laura
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