I am THANKFUL because…..

These are just few of what I consider my blessings.

1. I have a family who loves me unconditionally. A family who has been there and will always be with me in the ups and downs of my life. Yes, there were times that I’ve taken them for granted when I was younger but I’m catching and making up for those times. I thank God for they are all healthy, too.

1. I have a God who never ceases to protect me and my family. HE never failed me in all the things I asked of him how selfish I might be.

1. I have friends who give me the ‘nourishment’ that I need. I can go out and have a good time with them anytime. They are like food to my soul.

1. I have a job that supports my basic needs. The same job that provides me the opportunity to be of assistance to my family.

1. I can all use my senses and ‘am not sick.

1. I have enough faith that gives me the courage to continue believing that every problem can be solved no matter how difficult and impossible it may seem.

1. I was brought up by my parents the best way they knew how. It wasn’t perfect but they gave me the foundation to be the person I am today. 

1. I gained wisdom from my failures in the past.

1. I have pets to care for and ‘am capable of nurturing another life.

1. We have a roof over our heads.

1. I never have to ask others for food, clothes and money.

1. I have the means to spend on basic necessities and affordable luxuries.

1. I have the capacity to love and be loved.

1. I can help other people with the little things I have and feel happy about it.

1. I am capable of self-realizations and discoveries that make me want to improve myself more and be at peace with myself.

1. Even with some worries and at times not being content in life, I still can find ways to balance things.

1. I have the power to forgive myself and others.

1. I can appreciate things and people that sometimes I take for granted.

1. I can reason out and fight for what I believe in.

1. I can enjoy a lot of things, tangible or not.

1. I have the ability to feel pain, sadness, despair, happiness….every emotion possible.

1. I am ALIVE and living life to the best of my ability.

There are just so many things to be thankful for.