I AM THANKFUL FOR...

As this is Thanksgiving week, I thought I would offer an extra post.  I am unsure of the actual origin of this piece.  Many versions can be found on the web.  My copy came from a church member via e-mail.  I hope you find it inspirational.

In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, here are a few suggestions of things to be thankful for that you may not
have considered.

I am thankful for. . .

The taxes I pay because
it means I'm employed . . .

The clothes that fit a little too snug because
it means I have more than 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 . . .

The spot 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 . . .

All the complaining I hear about our government
because it means we have freedom of speech . . .

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 my loved ones are nearby . . .

The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours
because it means that I'm alive . . .

Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day
because it means I have been productive . . .

This Thanksgiving, I hope you pause to give God
thanks for all of this and more.

Happy Thanksgiving!