Grateful

I read Pollyanna recently.  I used to love the movie when I was a little girl so when I saw the Kindle version for free on Amazon, I downloaded it.  This is the story of the orphan girl who teaches the people in a small town how to be glad in all circumstances. 

This book was just what I needed right now.  I have been having a hard time with all of the things in my life that are hard or not how I want them and this was a good reminder to be glad for the life God has given me and be thankful for the things I do have. 

I am thankful for my family.  My children are delightful even when they are trying.  Even though I do not get to spend as much time with them as I would like, I get to enjoy them every day.  My husband is a good man and he tries hard to make us all happy even though we have our issues.  I am glad that even though I would rather not be the breadwinner for my family, I have a way of taking care of us.  I do not live in my dream home, but what I have is far more than we need.  We live better lives than most people in the world and have much more to be glad for than most people in the world.  We are always warm (or cool), full, well-dressed, and more entertained than is probably good for us. 

In spite of everything that I find challenging, God has given me a beautiful life.  My goal for the next year is to be thankful for every bit of it.