Yep, I guess I'm just about as happy as this doggie! I know the economy is in a total mess. I know everyone is worried about jobs. I know we're all concerned about how we're going to pay for Christmas. The housing market stinks. I know a lot of us are worried about how the new president is going to handle things. I know that there are so very many things happening right now that could make this the worst year ever for all of us.
But, I choose to look at it from a different direction. I have four walls and a roof over my head. It's not a huge estate - but it IS a pretty decent home.
My children are grown, pretty happy and are all able to take care of themselves and their own families.
I have electricity 24/7! Not like some 3rd world countries where it's only on for a couple of hours a day.
The gas prices around here are down to only $1.73/gallon!!! I can afford to fill up my 2001 SUV without having to take out a loan!
I have a grocery store a few miles from home where there is always food on the shelves - and I can usually come up with enough money to buy enough food to feed my husband and myself - - and the rat terriers - - and the sugar glider!
We can drive from the Atlantic to the Pacific without once having to show and ID just because we want to cross a state border!
Yep, I'd say I'm pretty happy right where I am. Things could always be lots better of course - but I don't think they are so bad, are they?
On this day of thanks - let's all try to find all of those positive things in our lives and be as thankful as possible for these happy, happy things!
Amen! Awesome perspective.
ReplyDeleteDuring these times, when everyone is telling us to be worried, we know that we have a LOT to be thankful for! God provides for all our needs.
Thank you for your positive outlook!
Hope you had a great thanksgiving!
Hilary