Be Thankful!..

I AM THANKFUL: FOR THE WIFE

WHO SAYS IT'S INSTANT MEE TONIGHT,

BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,

AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND

WHO IS ON THE SOFA

BEING A COUCH POTATO,

BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME

AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER

WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES

BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS

FOR THE TAXES I PAY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,

WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,

AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.



FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING

I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT

BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT

I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING

AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE ELECTRIC BILL

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN THE CHOIR WHO SINGS OFF KEY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.


FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.


FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MANY E-MAILS

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!

True enough, some of us are blessed with most of the above.  So before we voice a complain, think back on these phrases.  How lucky we are to be alive, living in a relatively peaceful part of this world.  We even have eateries open 24/7 if we want to pamper ourselves, affordable food and clothing, sunny weather on most days.  

So, begin your day with a smile.  Give your love one a kiss in the morning, begin your day on a positive note. 

And this I must share with you.  One second hand luxury car dealer once told me that I should encourage my husband to constantly change/upgrade his car.  Guess what she gave me as a good reason ...... so that he won't have that much excess money to spend it on another lady.  So, the numerous times when my husband  changed his cars, I have kept quiet.  Yes, yes, I know.  That luxury car dealer was very astute, had really perfected her marketing skills.  She had once told me she will never let a customer out of her grasp.  Till now I still remember her reasoning.