Wonderful Blessings

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 sitting like a couch potato,

BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

For the teenager who complains about doing the 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 up 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 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 sitting 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 my aching muscles at the end of the work day

BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

For the alarm that jolts me awake in the morning

BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

And Finally, for too many emails

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

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

*With thanks to Rev Amy Long, Universal Life Church

*Photograph of shy Cape Town flower taken by Catherine Nicolette. Please feel free to use copyright free for any worthy purpose