Angels4 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I am thankful: For the wife Who says it's hot dogs 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 my shadow that watches me work Because it means I am out in the sunshine. 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 heating bill Because it means I am warm. For the lady behind me in church 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. For the alarm that goes off In the early morning hours Because it means I am alive. And finally, for too much e-mail Because it means I have friend who is thinking of me. Give this to someone you care about. I just did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That's really nice Mark. A different twist to all those things that we grump about - but turns into something good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thank you! At the end of a very long day, and just about to go out again, that has suddenly put things into perspective. Some of those things (tax, cutting the grass, ironing, clothes fitting too snugly) are my most frequent complaints! I'm going to try and see the other side of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That's lovely.. a positive outlook on the things we sometimes moan about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Shirl Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 What a truly lovely thing to read. Thank you. We all need to count our blessings sometimes. You just made me count mine. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I like that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I love that.... still will probably complain about all those things though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thank you mark.....as I keep saying...though don't always believe it sometimes..Every cloud has a silver lining Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks Mark - a reminder to us all. lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
