After writing a piece about gratitude, I began preparing my thanksgiving toast. I'm sure if you polled families across the country tonight, you'd find many of us toast to similar things: family, friends, loved ones, health, hapiness, and success. But, I assure you not many families toast to setbacks and weariness. Maybe they would after reading this poem...
BE THANKFUL
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.A life of rich fulfillment comes to those whoare also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,and they can become your blessings.
~~Author Unknown.~~
I wish you and those close to you a year of blessings in whatever shape they may take.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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