thankful

I read a quote yesterday and I know it definitely touched base with me... I actually think it's one that we can all relate to at some point or another.

Through the up's and down's of life, it's easy to have those days where you wake up and nothing seems right - the "what if's" fill your mind.  What if I had a different job?  What if I didn't lose touch with certain friends or family?  What if I made a different decision?  The list could go on and on...  The truth is, there's always going to be doubts, things you wish you did differently, or situations that had alternate outcomes.  That's when it takes the power of opening your eyes in seeing what you do have.... and then appreciating it.  Remember, when you think you have it bad, there's always someone else out there who has it worse.

With Thanksgiving a week away, it gives me extra time to remember just what I'm thankful for.  For my wonderful husband and daughter, the 2 things that mean so, very much to me.  For Kaelyn's health over the years, I still feel I can't be thankful enough for that!  For family and friends who have been there through thick and thin, good and bad and are still right here by our side.  Everything else we have and enjoy in our lives is just an added bonus... which I'm very thankful for as well!

So what's missing then??  Sure I could probably come up with a few things... but when I take a look at all I do have, all the great people in my life, plus those who are gone but have touched my life, what's "missing" seems to not matter much.  Never lose sight of the wonderful blessings that surround you every day and always take time for what matters most to you in life... you should never be too busy for the things you truly care about!  :)