Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Giving thanks for things I often take for granted

  In a continuation of my posts on giving thanks, I’m writing today about things that I’m thankful for that I often take for granted:

  • I always have enough to eat. I have gone though financially difficult times, but I have never gone hungry.
  • I have access to clean, safe, healthy food.
  • I have plenty of clean, safe water to drink.
  • I live in a solid, warm, safe house. I have never been without a place to lay down my head at night.
  • I have access to health care.
  • I have the means to pay for my health care and prescriptions.
  • I am able to get treatment for the health problems I have.
  • I am in good health overall.
  • I had the opportunity to get a good education.
  • I have a job, and I like it.

To those of who celebrate Thanksgiving, have a safe and happy holiday. And to all my readers, may we always be grateful for the gifts in our lives.

20 comments:

  1. These posts really put things in perspective! There's always something to be thankful for isn't there? Have a great Thanksgiving Tina :)

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    1. Thank you, Keith. Yes, there's always something to be thankful for.

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  2. This is a very eye opening post, Tina. Many times we take things for granted that are as simple as food, water and shelter. We have to be grateful for everything we are blessed with.

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.

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    1. Thank you, Ally. It's easy for me to forget the everyday blessings.

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  3. I am thankful for all those things you mentioned.

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    1. Thank you for commenting, Elizabeth. It's good to remember our blessings, isn't it?

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    1. Thank you for your comment, Jean. There is much to be thankful for.

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  5. Excellent reasons to be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  6. These things are nothing to shake a stick at! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Jodi, Thank you. So many people do without these things--I feel very grateful.

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  7. Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Yes, we have so much to be thankful for.

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  8. What a wonderful list - and a reminder to my own self that there is so much to be grateful for.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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    1. Yes, Amanda, so much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  9. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here In Holland but I hope you have a wonderful day!
    And I feel blessed because I have all these things we often take for granted too.

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    1. Klaaske, thank you! I want to try to be more gratitude-minded all year round.

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