Our problems often seem bad because we've got it so good. This Thanksgiving, we look on the dark side to see the light. And acknowledge minor annoyances to appreciate the big blessings.
I believe this is the longest prayer I’ve ever encountered the essence of which is change has given us an array of problems that pale in comparison to our forebears. Be thankful
Exactly. That was the point of the essay. We’ve never had it so good, most of our problems are minuscule, and we should be appreciative. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
My brother in law is a Deacon in the Catholic Church.
When I called Wednesday night to express my Thanksgiving well-wishes, he responded almost in an aggressive manner with a question: "What are you grateful for?"
This was not the track I anticipated for our catch-up conversation. I was forced into reflective silence.
So many thoughts flashed into my head: the four miracles I've experienced in my long life -- two in England when I was a school boy -- surviving a needless war, wealth beyond my ability to sensibly spend, historic events in which I was a participant, albeit a minor one, my extended family which shaped me into a responsible person, etc.
At that point my lovely, much younger wife of 35 years came into the room. My epiphany was instant. It's this wonderful woman whom I am grateful to have in my life. When I made this declaration to my sister and her husband, the Deacon, they were pleased of course
But before I let them change the subject, I added my health care as the second item for which I am especially grateful.
Because of my long service to our nation, it costs me nothing for medical specialists to address my body's slow, often painful decline.
None of the many wonderful people in my family who proceeded me ever had the medical care I enjoy. Lucky and grateful I am
I believe this is the longest prayer I’ve ever encountered the essence of which is change has given us an array of problems that pale in comparison to our forebears. Be thankful
Bless you for all you’ve done, and for the perspective you’ve attained.
Exactly. That was the point of the essay. We’ve never had it so good, most of our problems are minuscule, and we should be appreciative. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
My brother in law is a Deacon in the Catholic Church.
When I called Wednesday night to express my Thanksgiving well-wishes, he responded almost in an aggressive manner with a question: "What are you grateful for?"
This was not the track I anticipated for our catch-up conversation. I was forced into reflective silence.
So many thoughts flashed into my head: the four miracles I've experienced in my long life -- two in England when I was a school boy -- surviving a needless war, wealth beyond my ability to sensibly spend, historic events in which I was a participant, albeit a minor one, my extended family which shaped me into a responsible person, etc.
At that point my lovely, much younger wife of 35 years came into the room. My epiphany was instant. It's this wonderful woman whom I am grateful to have in my life. When I made this declaration to my sister and her husband, the Deacon, they were pleased of course
But before I let them change the subject, I added my health care as the second item for which I am especially grateful.
Because of my long service to our nation, it costs me nothing for medical specialists to address my body's slow, often painful decline.
None of the many wonderful people in my family who proceeded me ever had the medical care I enjoy. Lucky and grateful I am