I tend to plan ahead and had this week all set for what I was publishing. In fact, yesterday was my "Thanksgiving" post. And then earlier today I received this in my email and had to share it with all of you.

We can be thankful for...

The mess to clean after a party,

because it means I've been surrounded by friends.

The taxes I pay,
because it means that I'm receiving money.

The clothes that fit a little too snug,

because it means I have 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.

All the complaining I hear about our government,

because it means we have freedom of speech.

The space I find at the far end of the parking lot,

because it means I am capable of walking.

The lady behind me in church (or synagogue) who sings off-key,

because it means that I can hear.

The piles of laundry and ironing,
because it means I have clothes to wear.

Weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day,

because it means I have been productive.

The alarm that goes off in the early morning hours,

because it means that I am alive.

Getting too much email bogs me down,

but I know I have friends who are thinking of me.

~Anonymous

I needed this reminder today. There is always something to be grateful for, especially in those moments when it doesn't seem like it.

Happy Thanksgiving!

xo Sara

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