Hope & Thankfullness

Thanks to Sandra Dinong for sending me this:

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.   

Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you, Lord that I can see. Many are blind.   

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord that I have the strength to rise.  There are many who are bedridden.   

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud.  Thank you, Lord for my family. There are many who are lonely.   

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the picture in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced.   
Thank you, Lord for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.   

Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.   

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord for life.   

Pass this on to the friends you know. It might help a bit to make this world a better place to live, right?  A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need a lift.  A friend is someone to treasure.   

For friendship is a gift. A friend is someone who fills our lives with Beauty, Joy and Grace, and makes the world we live in a better and happier place.

God bless you and yours