Thankful

Happy Tuesday to all. I made the title for today Thankful, because I forget to be that sometimes. I don't know about you, but I'm not perfect! So I have been trying to take time during the day to be thankful for Gods gifts, big and small. Whether its being thankful for my friends, family, husband, dogs, food to eat, clothes to wear, or a warm cozy bed to sleep in, I want to be thankful. With all the fires that have been going on and with the losses people are experiencing, I especially feel I need to be thankful. My heart and my prayers go out to the people who have lost their homes, I cant begin to imagine what they are going through now. The fires hit pretty close to home, being my parents house and some of our family friends, and I am so thankful to say that everyone is OK.
On Thanksgiving day people usually go around the dinner table and say things they are thankful for, but I hope to do that everyday. It really helps me when I want to feel sorry for myself because I don't think things are happening the way they should be. I have to be thankful for what is now!! And always know my plan is not my own, and leave it in the hands of the Lord. Sometimes its easier said than done, but that's where being thankful really comes in handy. I can start to list in my head all the things I am thankful for and then I don't have time to worry about what isn't happening that I think should be! Sometimes it's still not easy, and I make a reservation for a pitty party of one. Remember, I'm not perfect. I'm sure someone understands out there ; )