Many of us take the good things in our lives for granted, our spouse, our children, our home, the list goes on. Most of us don't stop to think "what would happen if I lost this or that." We only think of what we have or had, when it is gone
Grumpy 2006
So what should you do, spend your life feeling grateful? The answer is yes. You can show that you are grateful for what you have by being kind and generous. Enjoy some "never take anything for granted" time. Take time out to acknowledge the smaller good things in life.
Do something for someone else. Talk about the good things in life or say something positive every day. When you have had a bad day,
force yourself to think "tomorrow will be a better day."
Just for fun ask your friends what they are grateful for.
My Sister in Law Danna, had a call Sunday, Her Sisters Husband Had been Killed In
an Avalanche in Utah. He was 42 they have 4 little boys.
I never want to be put in the position of wishing I had done more, not taken someone for granted. Our Family and Friends are all we have.
Give someone an extra hug today. Remind yourself.. Never take anything for granted.
Today I am very grateful for my Family.
What are you grateful for?
Grumpy 2006
So what should you do, spend your life feeling grateful? The answer is yes. You can show that you are grateful for what you have by being kind and generous. Enjoy some "never take anything for granted" time. Take time out to acknowledge the smaller good things in life.
Do something for someone else. Talk about the good things in life or say something positive every day. When you have had a bad day,
force yourself to think "tomorrow will be a better day."
Just for fun ask your friends what they are grateful for.
My Sister in Law Danna, had a call Sunday, Her Sisters Husband Had been Killed In
an Avalanche in Utah. He was 42 they have 4 little boys.
I never want to be put in the position of wishing I had done more, not taken someone for granted. Our Family and Friends are all we have.
Give someone an extra hug today. Remind yourself.. Never take anything for granted.
In Memory Of Todd Bell
taken from his Family to soon.
January 24 2010 at age 42.
Today I am very grateful for my Family.
What are you grateful for?
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:32:00 AM
Amen Linda.
I am grateful for my family, a home, all our friends, the Gospel which brings peace into my chaos & for you. Thank you for the reminder. I think I needed this to help fight the homesickness. Love you lady!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:41:00 AM
Oh Sweetie Amen and Amen...
I hear you believe me. I lost my niece(33 years old) to cancer October 23rd, 2009, she had squamous cell for 18 months. Our family learned when cancer came to our children's generation how short life can be. Never take one blade of grass for granted. It has been a very hard process for all of us.
Thank you for stopping by Country Wings. I love visitors and I so love to meet new people. We moved to Phoenix from Oklahoma over 25 years ago now, and it has been such a Godsend to have my blog of 7months. I have no family out here, just my husband, kids and grandkids. It is hard being far away from everyone, but we have made our own memories and struggle together one day at a time.
We do have an AZ Bloggers luncheon every few months, I will make sure and post our next one, so that you could come and meet some of the wonderful bloggers. It's a lot of fun.
I have signed up to follow your blog. I can't wait to see what you share next. It's like having lots of Pen Pals, only we can get letters alot faster these days. Please stop back by, and I would be so honored to have you follow my blog as well.
Country hugs sweetie...Love, Sherry
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:08:00 PM
HI I am Janiece, 'lene is my younger & prettier sister...I have noticed several times your comments on her blog, so I am stopping by.
I think it was the day I needed to!
Thank you for the reminder of that "extra" hug today.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:25:00 PM
Oh, Linda. I'm so sorry for your family. Thank you for the very timely reminder though. Sometimes it is the little things that mean so much.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:07:00 PM
What a wonderful reminder. As you we are no stanger to death around my family. We are going day by day and never realize the little things in life. I have learned to stop and slow down and cherish the moments I have with the loved ones on this earth. Thanks.. and.. ps.. little miss lurker..lol thanks for your comment. :D
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:36:00 PM
I am so sorry for that family. That is so sad.
Your thoughts are true and great! We need to count our blessings, especially the people we love in our lives everyday!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 7:19:00 PM
This is a beautiful entry. There are so many perfect things and people in my imperfect life and I am so thankful for them. :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:48:00 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about your SIL's sister's family. My heart is breaking for them to have lost their husband, father, son, brother to such a tragedy.
When you get to our age, I think we have all experienced the loss at some point of a family member or friend way too early. Those losses has certainly taught me to NEVER take for granted anyone who is special in my life.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 8:51:00 PM
your thoughts are perfect ones for us to be reminded of...it makes you really cherish each and every moment...every second is precious.
So sorry for the loss in your family...your family is in my thoughts.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:31:00 PM
that is so sad...
but this is a wonderful post you've written... though nothing such as death.. my sister is having a few marriage problems.. and that in itself.. it makes me come home and love, and hug, and appreciate hubby that much more...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:09:00 PM
I read this in my local newspaper (the avanlanche). My heart goes out to them. This time of year is SO dangerous in the mountains.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:11:00 PM
Mom,
I'm Most Grateful for all of my family, My Wonderful Kids, My Amazing Wife, My Mother and Father, My Two Sisters (yes even you guys), and all of my In-law's I love you all... thanks for loving me too!
_Jer
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:45:00 PM
Oh, I'm so sorry for your family. My heart hurts for his little family. Love your advice. Gratitude for those in our lives and He who makes it all possible is so very important. Thanks for the poignant reminder.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:43:00 PM
You are so very right, and thank you for the reminder!
I am grateful for so much.
I am sorry for your family's loss. They will be in my prayers tonight.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:59:00 PM
So sad. Great advice, will be hugging extra!
Friday, January 29, 2010 5:24:00 AM
So sorry for your family's loss. I have a friend who lost her first husband to an avalanche. Those things are scary. Good reminder to us all.